State Championships and National Programs Officer

This position is part time 0.8 FTE fixed term until 31 December 2026.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division

Within SEPS, the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division (SPaTS) delivers policy, programs and resources to:

• Assist all students to thrive at schools, particularly those facing financial hardship
• Support teachers deliver the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, in ways that support student learning and wellbeing - through Tech Schools and STEM centres, School Sports Victoria, swimming programs, State Schools Spectacular, the Strategic Partnerships Program and English as an Additional Language resources
• Support priority cohorts of students, including CALD and refugee students, and rural and regional students

School Sport Victoria is part of the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division

About the Role

School Sport Victoria (SSV) has a unique opportunity for an experienced and multi sport professional to work at SSV across State Championships and National programs. The successful applicant will work as part of the Operations Team and National Programs Team. 85% of the role is State Championships related and 15% National Championships. However, flexibility is required as the number of work days and times are dependent on event and role operational requirements.

The primary purpose of this role is to work in conjunction with the State Championships Officer to plan, budget and co-ordinate the delivery of the School Sport Victoria State Championships. Together, with others in the Interschool Sport Team, ensure the implementation of the SSV Child Safe Officer Program and Positive Behaviour Rules related to interschool sport. The role also provides administrative and operational assistance for National Championships events hosted in Victoria.

The specific responsibilities for the role will be advised by the Operations Manager taking into consideration the expertise and skill set of the person appointed and the calendar of events.

The role is responsible for liaising with State Sporting Organisations, local councils, venue operators, caterers, specialist staff suppliers, first aid suppliers as well as staff in the Operations Team and other SSV staff. The role requires the ability to use software programs including preparation of draws, appointment of umpires/referees, booking of venues, uploading of results, information and the use of sports competition software. The role also requires a strong understanding of the sporting sector, our key partners and the education sector. There is a requirement to travel to and from events to set up, convene and support staff running Championships and support teachers and SSV staff.

From time to time the role requires out of hours work and assisting with other SSV programs and activities.

Attributes

The successful candidate will have the following capabilities:

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Working collaboratively
• Partnering and co-creation
• Innovation and continuous Improvement
• Project delivery
• Business and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Communicate with impact
• Team management
• Knowledge management and business continuity

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities and key selection criteria to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Rayoni Nelson - Chief Executive Officer, School Sport Victoria via

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Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 20th October 2025.