Coordinator, Sport and Recreation

Plan, develop and coordinate the sport and recreation program for students across all campuses. • Retention, Innovation and Student Experience – Mt Helen Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 23/11/2025Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.**About the role**The Coordinator, Sport and Recreation is responsible for enhancing students experience, engagement and wellbeing through the provision of a range of programs, activities and events. These programs are aimed at promoting active and healthy communities, as well as creating opportunities for social interaction, participation and competition with an overall objective to improve student engagement.Travel to other campuses is required. Travel to sporting events around Australia is required with the possibility of international travel based on results.You will:* develop and implement a framework and action plan that underpins the Fed Sport strategy targeting broad participation and engagement;* coordinate the performance and participation of sport programs;* lead the delivery of social and recreation sports, representative and competitive events and programs; and* coordinate the delivery of a high-quality Elite Athlete and sport leadership program**About you**Reporting to the Manager, Student Partnerships and Engagement, you will possess the demonstrated ability to deliver high quality sports development programs that can raise the profile of the co-curricular student experience.You will possess demonstrated:* communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to liaise with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders;* ability to work within a changing higher education landscape, integrating new ideas and technology to enhance engagement, participation, and performance;* excellent organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to work to tight timelines and to plan and coordinate administrative workflows to achieve goals and meet deadlines; and* analytical skills, including the ability to prepare reports and recommendations.All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.**How to apply****Please apply by Sunday, 23 November 2025.**Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to key selection criteria.Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.Let our staff tell you more.Established in 1870 Federation University has been reaching communities and building generations of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together. Federation University is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent ranging from our academic and research staff to those working in student experience and professional roles. We are all part of a collaborative culture inspiring the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect.
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