Student Sport and Partnerships Coordinator

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage confidently with a wide range of people
• Experience coordinating sport health wellbeing or recreation activities or experience in event management
• Full time ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity:

The Student Sport and Partnerships Coordinator supports the University Sport team by helping deliver a range of sport programs events and competitions that enhance campus life and raise the Universitys sporting profile. This includes assisting with the Elite Athlete Program UniSport Nationals University Basketball League social and intercollege sport and supporting Universityaffiliated clubs. The role also provides operational and administrative support to the Manager across all sporting activities on and off campus. Some afterhours work and flexibility are required to ensure smooth delivery of programs and customer service.

What youll do:

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to raise the profile of sport at the University and strengthen student participation.
• Facilitate the recruitment and organisation of competitive teams for the University Basketball League (UBL) Indigenous Nationals and Unisport Nationals including managing travel logistics accompanying teams on interstate trips and providing support.
• Assist the Engagement Officer to prepare effective visual communication assets to effectively communicate with and to the university community and key stakeholders and raise awareness of activity.
• Provide support advice and advocacy for elite athletes studying at the University of Tasmania and be the conduit between the athlete and all areas of the University.
• Assist with the delivery and development of a diverse range of campus activation sport and recreational programs and activities building strong support.

What were looking for:

• Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills with an ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• An understanding of and experience in coordinating sport health wellbeing and recreation activities and events and/or event management experience.
• Proven capacity to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage a diverse range of tasks and meet set deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to deal effectively with client issues and requests in a professional manner.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105665 comprising base salary within the range of $80869 to $90312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position please contact Kieran Perry Head of Sport
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - Student Sport and Partnerships Coordinator -

Applications close Monday 26 January 2026 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.