Participation and Activation Coordinator
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Team
Murdoch Active delivers sport and recreation programs facilities and services that promote health wellbeing and community connection. Our team enhances the student experience and supports teaching research and engagement through our gym courts halls and playing fields.
Your New Role!
The Participation and Activation Coordinator designs and delivers inclusive recreation community and sporting programs that enhance student experience and engagement at Murdoch University. Working within Murdoch Active youll create safe diverse events on and off campus to support recruitment and build community connections.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver participation programs and events that foster engagement and positive experiences.
Recruit train and manage staff for Murdoch Active programs.
Lead a team including Sports Officials Medical Officers Event Officers and student volunteers.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Fixed Term (12 Months) Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $89K $96K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase!
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
Certificate IV in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Experience delivering sporting leagues events and programs with knowledge of competition management.
Proven ability to supervise staff including casuals and volunteers.
Strong stakeholder and customer relationship management skills.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to have a valid working with children check or the ability to register for one in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Jamie Ball Sports and Recreation Manager and quote JR104614 as the reference.
Applications Close on 8 January 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time recruitment activity will pause and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business
- Marketing
- Key Decision Makers
- Active Directory
- Customer Service
- Performance Evaluations
- Federal Regulations
- Communications
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Minimum Data Set
- Budget management
- Powerpoint
- Direct Reports
About Company
Murdoch was the second university established in Perth, Western Australia and has achieved a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability by the QS Stars Assessment 2024, placing it among some of the leading universities in the world.
