Sports Technology Officer

Sports Endeavors, LLC; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is seeking a Sports Technology Officer to support setup, operation and pack-down of sports tech at Melbourne venues. You will operate timing systems and scoreboards, assist with equipment movement and preparation, and work with supervisors to deliver high‑quality event outcomes.

Role mainly at MSAC and Lakeside Stadium with opportunities across all SSCT venues, contributing to elite and community sports, schools and events.

Qualifications

• Experience at sporting events or event operations.
• Familiarity with timing systems and scoreboards.
• Strong attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent computer literacy and communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.

Responsabilités

• Assist setup, operation and pack-down of sports technology equipment for bookings and events.
• Operate timing equipment and scoreboards to support event delivery.
• Help move and prepare equipment across venues.
• Collaborate with supervisors to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure a positive customer experience for organisers, participants and staff.
• Support national, international, community and school events.

Connaissances

Event operations

Sports tech systems

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Working with Children Check

Outils

Timing systems

Scoreboards

Description du poste

About State Sport Centres:

The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion assets including four of Australia’s largest multi-sport venues, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium incorporating the State Athletics Centre, and Knox Regional Sports Park including the State Basketball Centre (SBC).

Unlike other major international standard venues that host sport and entertainment events, SSCT venues also provide access for users at all levels, from elite and professional athletes to school and community participants 7 days per week, up to 16 hours a day.

Through the provision of access for all, SSCT makes a unique and significant contribution to Victoria’s sport sector.

Four Workplace Values underpin the work we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence & Respect.

About the role:

As a Sports Technology Officer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the setup, operation and pack-down of sports technology equipment for bookings and events across SSCT venues.
• Operate timing equipment, scoreboards and related sports technology systems to support successful event delivery.
• Support the movement, placement and preparation of sports technology equipment across venues.
• Work closely with the Sports Technology Supervisor and Sports Technology Specialist to deliver high-quality event outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with event organisers, participants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Assist Venue Operations teams to ensure safe, efficient and professional event setups and pack-downs.
• Support the delivery of national and international sporting events, community sport and school events across SSCT venues.

This role will primarily work at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Lakeside Stadium, with opportunities to work across all SSCT venues including State Netball & Hockey Centre and State Basketball Centre.

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working at sporting events, competitions or in a similar event operations environment.
• Familiarity with sports technology, timing systems, scoreboards or related event technology.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent computer literacy and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings, including criminal record, social media, and adverse media checks.

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sport Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

Our Patrons and Teams

• You’ll be surrounded by elite athletes daily and supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation.
• You’ll be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills.
• You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team of people who are great to work with.

Our Venues

• Free parking
• MSAC Gym and Performance Membership including family and friends’ discounts
• Discount at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets
• Complimentary court hire for casual bookings across SSCT venues

Our Workplace

• Training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support for your mental health
• Inclusive environment recognising our diverse workforce and community
• Employee recognition through our Values in Action program

Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best.

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities.

The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have a zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, discrimination and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.