Clubs Coordinator

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Parental leave and cultural leave

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a full-time role in Melbourne University Sport. You will coordinate programmes, services and support for affiliated sporting clubs, guiding governance, compliance and development while building strong relationships across students, staff and community partners.

You will deliver club-facing activities, advise on governance and risk, manage facility bookings, budgets and data, and contribute to annual surveys and awards.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree or equivalent experience in movement/sport recreation management.
• Experience planning and delivering sport participation or performance programmes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programmes, services and support for affiliated sporting clubs.
• Coordinate club-facing activities including Orientation, forums, meetings, communications and surveys.
• Advise club leaders on governance, compliance and risk, including Gender-based Violence Code.
• Manage facility bookings, funding processes, records, databases and performance data for awards.
• Provide insights on budgets, facilities, opportunities and industry trends to strengthen operations.

Skills

Programme planning

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Human Movement, Sport or Recreation Management

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department: Melbourne University Sport. Salary: UOM 5 - $86,941 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super.

About the role

You will coordinate programmes, services and support for affiliated sporting clubs, enhancing student participation and performance. You will guide clubs on governance, compliance and development while building strong relationships across students, staff and community partners.

What you will deliver

• Support clubs to design and deliver participation and performance programmes that engage diverse University of Melbourne students.
• Coordinate club‑facing activities, including Orientation, forums, meetings, communications and annual surveys, ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
• Advise club leaders on governance, compliance and risk, including adherence to the Gender-based Violence Code.
• Manage operational support such as facility bookings, funding processes, records, databases, and performance data for awards and promotion.
• Provide insights on budgets, facilities, competition opportunities and industry trends to strengthen club operations and development.

What you may be a great fit if you

• Hold a degree in Human Movement, Sport or Recreation Management, or bring equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Bring experience planning, managing and delivering sport participation and/or performance programmes, ideally with community clubs.
• Understand how community sporting clubs operate, including governance, volunteers, competitions and facility access.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person, providing responsive, high-quality service to students and stakeholders.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines with strong organisational skills.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, alumni, local government and facility operators in dynamic environments.

Benefits

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services and unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Team

Melbourne University Sport sits within Chancellery and leads sport and recreation across the University community. It manages fitness, facilities and programmes that support both everyday activity and high‑performance student athletes. Clubs, competitions and scholarships all contribute to the University’s goal of sector‑leading sport participation and performance. You will join a professional, collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion and strong relationships with clubs.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

Additional information

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Applications close

Applications close: Thursday, 26th November 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEST (Melbourne Time).