Sport Engagement Coordinator

Arc is the cool older sibling at UNSW. We pride ourselves on our obsession with student life because we know that the best part of going to uni is all the fun stuff you do outside the classroom. Our mission is to create the best student experience and we do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in person. Working at Arc you'll join a welcoming team of passionate people who believe in listening to students, working together and constantly being better. Plus there are plenty of employee perks like cake, volleyball, Arc Wellness and heaps more.

Who are we?

Arc isn't just any organisation. Arc is one of Australia's biggest & best student organisations and is made up of a dynamic and energetic group of people focused on providing students od the University of New South Wales with the best experience possible. We work hard. We expect results (but we have fun doing it). Join our team to level up your leadership and organisational skills, meet new people and expand your professional horizons all while having a blast.

About the role

The Sport Engagement Coordinator (Intervarsity & EDI) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of all intervarsity events and developing inclusion and diversity through the Arc Sport programming at UNSW.

Key to the role will being the department lead for all UniSport events including the logistics and coordination of sending student teams away to compete as well as leading various inclusion and diversity programming and ensuring that our existing offerings are up to date with inclusive and diversity practices.

Responsibilities

• The coordination of UNSW Teams to compete in intervarsity competitions. In particular UniSport Nationals Div 1 & 2, UniSport Championships, UniSport Indigenous Nationals and various other local intervarsity competitions held throughout the year
• The creation, development & delivery of intervarsity competitions against other local universities
• Enhancement of current Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) programs (e.g., She Can, Global Sport), and the ongoing review of further EDI programs and policies within the sport department
• Development of Student Sport Officers and Team Managers
• Maintain relationships with various stakeholders, within UNSW, UniSport Australia, other Universities and various vendor providers for Intervarsity events
• Any further tasks, prescribed by the Sport Department Management in the pursuit of adding to the student experience at UNSW through sport.

For more details, check out the Position Description.

Skills & experience

More than anything else we are looking for someone with the essential skills and intrinsic passion for sport and activity. We want someone who will love this job and be willing to put in the time and effort to learn and further develop within the role. You will be organised and a leader to engage our wider student audiences whilst understanding and breaking down the barriers that may exist in sport.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven ability working with logistics and coordination of large groups and events
• Strong planning & organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong oral and written communication skills; in particular to a tertiary student audience
• Strong skills in writing and implementing policies and procedures
• Ability to build trust and rapport with a range of stakeholders, across all levels of the university & different sectors of the UNSW community
• Analyse processes and question assumptions appropriately to deliver organisational improvement and efficiency
• Being innovative, thinking creatively, and facilitating continuous improvement
• A sound knowledge of budgeting and relevant accounting and financial procedures
• Self-confidence, self-motivation and drive;
• A passion and interest in a range of sport and activities;
• Willingness to be accountable, responsible, reliable and work unsupervised;

Desirable Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Sport Management or a related field
• Experience and knowledge of the University sports sector

What We Can Offer You

• A unique opportunity to shape sport at Arc Sport
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• A balanced role with autonomy and support within the Sport and Event space
• Development opportunities in managing projects shaped by you
• Convenient and central office location on UNSW's Kensington Campus
• A spot on the Arc staff social netball team

Applications close on 20 October 2025, 11.59 PM. If you would like to apply, submit the following:

1. Your resume

2. A one page covering letter addressing selection criteria AND the following questions:

3. Tell us about an event you were involved in organising

4. Why do you think Sport/Physical Activity at University is important?

PLEASE NOTE: You will receive a confirmation e-mail after submitting your application. If you don't receive this confirmation e-mail within 2 hours of submitting your application it may mean that your application wasn't successfully uploaded to the recruitment system. In this case please contact our Recruitment team Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions?

For information please contact Arc HR by email