Performance Operations Coordinator

Boxing Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boxing Australia is seeking a highly organised Performance Operations Coordinator to join its High-Performance team, based at the AIS in Canberra. You will plan and deliver logistics, competition entries, budgets and administration for national training camps, international tours and major events across both the National Program and the Performance Pathway Program.

Essential requirements include First Aid, National Police/Criminal History Check, Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check, and

Qualifications

• Experience in operations coordination, event management, travel logistics or sports administration.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated financial administration skills or budgeting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, camps and competition logistics.
• Manage competition entries, accreditation and compliance documentation.
• Support campaign budgets, expenditure tracking and financial administration.
• Maintain operational systems, schedules and reporting.
• Provide reliable support to athletes, coaches and team managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Sports Management / Business Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Want to be part of Australia’s high-performance boxing program?

Boxing Australia is seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-driven Performance Operations Coordinator to join its High-Performance team, based at the AIS in Canberra.

About the role:

The Performance Operations Coordinator is the operational hub of Boxing Australia’s High Performance team. You will plan and deliver the logistics, competition entries, budgets and administration behind national training camps, international tours and major competitions, across both the National Program and the Performance Pathway Program.

Boxing Australia is currently strengthening its High-Performance structure, including the appointment of the Executive Director - Performance & Operations and a Head Coach / Program Director. Once those appointments are made, the role will divide its time between the National Program and the Performance Pathway Program, working to each program’s lead. In the interim, the role will report to the Acting General Manager, High Performance. Full details of the interim and ongoing reporting arrangements are set out in the position description.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, camps and competition logistics.
• Manage competition entries, accreditation and compliance documentation.
• Support campaign budgets, expenditure tracking and financial administration.
• Maintain operational systems, schedules and reporting.
• Provide reliable support to athletes, coaches and team managers.

About you:

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in operations, event management, travel logistics or sports administration.
• Demonstrated financial administration skills, including budgeting, expenditure tracking and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness and ability to undertake domestic and international travel, including occasional work outside standard business hours.

Experience in high-performance sport or a national sporting organisation is highly regarded.

Join the team and help deliver the campaigns that support Australian boxers to perform on the world stage.

Essential Requirements

• First Aid Certificate
• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Demonstrated experience in operations coordination, event management, travel logistics, sports administration or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities and competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate domestic and international travel, events, camps or complex logistical activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of schedules, itineraries, reports and operational documentation.
• Demonstrated financial administration skills, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, invoice processing and reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in recordkeeping and compliance administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and shared document management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, staff, suppliers and external stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills and sound judgement when managing operational issues.

Desirable Criteria

• Sports Management / Business Degree
• Experience working within a national sporting organisation, High Performance Program or Olympic sport environment.
• Knowledge of international sporting competitions, athlete accreditation, entry processes and travel requirements.
• Familiarity with World Boxing competition requirements or other international federation processes.
• Experience with Athlete Management Systems, campaign databases, financial systems and digital workflow tools.
• Understanding of athlete welfare, safeguarding, risk management and high-performance sport environments.
• Experience coordinating international tours and multi-stakeholder sporting campaigns.
• Relevant qualifications in sports administration, event management, business administration, logistics or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Current driver's licence, where required for operational duties.
• Willingness and ability to undertake domestic and international travel, including occasional work outside standard business hours.
• Ability to satisfy applicable organisational screening, safeguarding and compliance requirements.