Queensland Reds Academy Coordinator

Rugby; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Reds is seeking a logistics and academy administration lead to oversee all logistical components of the Reds Academy squads and affiliated programs. You will manage venues, equipment, communications, and travel, ensuring smooth delivery across age-group teams and national program alignment.

Based in Queensland, you will work within the Queensland Reds Professional Rugby Department, supporting schools, clubs and the broader pathway to grow the game and meet performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics and administration for Queensland Reds Academy squads and representative teams/programs including U15, U16, U18, U20 and Emerging Reds Cup U14.
• Coordinate training and match venues, apparel/equipment orders, and timely communications with players, parents and staff.
• Attend matches, trainings and tournaments per the national program schedule and ensure proper set-up and pack-down of training sessions.
• Support processes between the Reds Academy and schools/clubs to foster coordinated player development.
• Maintain reporting and deliverables aligned with the National High-Performance agreement and liaise with national staff.

Job description

Reporting to the Queensland Reds Head of Talent Management and working as part of the Queensland Reds Professional Rugby Department, the role will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and logistical components of the Queensland Reds Academy program and affiliated competitions.

Key Accountabilities

Logistics and Operations

Manage all logistical and administration aspects of the Queensland Reds Academy squads and representative teams/programs. The teams include:

• Reds U15, U16, U18 and U20s
• Emerging Reds Cup U14

• Order apparel and equipment for the relevant programs
• Coordinate appropriate training and match venues for the relevant games/tournaments
• Ensure that all players, parents and staff are communicated with appropriately
• Attend all matches, trainings and tournaments as per the Queensland Reds Academy and National program schedule
• Coordinate the set up and pack down of relevant training sessions
• Maintain appropriate records via coordinated effective systems
• When time permits, provide logistical support for the Queensland Reds program

Schools and Clubs Connection

• Support the processes between the Queensland Reds Academy and key schools and clubs to ensure a coordinated approach to player development

Organisation Contribution

• Support Queensland rugby with initiatives to grow the game in Queensland

National Program Alignment

• Maintain all reporting and deliverables in line with the obligations within the National High-Performance agreement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the relevant national staff

Capabilities

• Understand the components that contribute to a high performing rugby program
• Excellent knowledge of the Queensland and National Rugby Pathway
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Adaptability and resilience
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate