Elite Athlete Officer

$74,291 to $100,806
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Elite Athlete Officer to join, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Elite Athlete Officer is responsible for providing support and services to elite student athletes studying at QUT, ensuring QUT maintains its status as a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network. The role is required to support the development and roll out of QUT's student athlete career development activities determined by the Sport Performance Lead and ensure strong systematic and efficient processes are in place to enable student-athletes to navigate the academic journey with ease. The role is expected to develop strong and cohesive relationships with the wider sporting team to ensure student athletes have opportunities to play, engage, learn and practice sport and its related activities beyond their professional sporting contracts and representations.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Administrative Division**

Administrative Division supports the governance and operations of the University, including planning and quality, facilities and services for students and staff. The Administrative Division is led by the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar.

**About the Department**

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

The departments within the portfolio include: Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Sport. The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT's Oodgeroo Unit, Student Success Group and Human Resources.

The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university's commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.

Student Engagement comprises of HiQ Contact Centre and Service Points, Future Student & Conversion, Engagement teams, and works closely with Sport. HiQ is the university's contact point for members of the public, staff, prospective and current student enquiries and support services. Services to students and staff include general information, IT support, Library, and student administration. Engagement with future students and their orientation to the QUT student experience is a core focus of Student Engagement. The Engagement team is responsible for delivering co-curricular programs that further build QUT's sense of community and support students to develop their professional identity, networks, and employability. QUT sport has strategic and operational oversight of sport activities and programs at QUT.

**What you need to succeed**

To thrive in this role, you will be proactive and dependable, with a desire to make a positive impact on the experience of our students.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree with and/or relevant work experience in an elite sporting environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in the operation, including development and implementation of sporting programs and systems to deliver effective professional services to students and external groups.
3. Demonstrated ability to supervise a small team of student casuals that represent QUT at events and engagement activities ensuring their student-athlete experience aligns with the broader industry objectives.
4. Proven digital literacy using a range of
5. Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with others and effectively liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
6. Experience in designing, developing and implementing events to support sporting programs and initiatives, including awards and recognition events.