Umpire

Stirling; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Stirling is seeking an Umpire to join Stirling Leisure Centres. As the on-court authority, you’ll officiate games, make fair decisions, and help players enjoy sport in a respectful atmosphere.

You should hold Level 1 umpiring or coaching accreditation, know sport rules well, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer-service skills. A National Police Clearance is essential, and experience in recreation facilities is desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 1 umpiring or coaching accreditation.
• Knowledge of sport rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Commitment to fair play and customer service.
• Experience umpiring similar sports.
• Experience working with diverse groups (essential).
• National Police Clearance (essential).

Responsibilities

• Officiate sporting games and competitions.
• Make fair, unbiased decisions and enforce rules.
• Anticipate play and maintain court positioning.
• Signal infractions, regulate play and apply penalties.
• Ensure games are safe and conducted professionally.
• Inspect courts, equipment and participant readiness.
• Manage disputes and escalated issues when required.
• Set up and pack down equipment before and after games.
• Keep accurate time and manage game flow.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sport rules and By-Laws.
• Provide excellent customer service to all users.

Skills

Level 1 umpiring accreditation

Rule knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Independence & teamwork

Customer service

Experience umpiring netball/basketball

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Level 1 umpiring/coaching accreditation

Job description

• Business Unit: Recreation & Leisure Services

Company Description

Umpire

Location: Stirling, Western Australia
Type: Casual (Expression of Interest)
Salary: From $35.39 an hour inc of 25% Casual Loading

About the City of Stirling
At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community‑focused services. With around 1,400 employees, we invest in our people, embrace innovation, and champion flexibility, wellbeing, and growth.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role
As an Umpire with Stirling Leisure Centres, you’ll play a crucial role in creating a fair, safe and enjoyable sporting environment.
You’ll be the authority on‑court—ensuring games run smoothly, resolving issues calmly, and helping players enjoy their sport in a respectful, sportsmanlike atmosphere.
If you love sport, have strong judgement and enjoy working with people, this role is a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will:

• Officiate sporting games and competitions
• Make fair, unbiased decisions and enforce rules
• Anticipate play and maintain strong court positioning
• Signal infractions, regulate play and apply penalties
• Ensure games are safe and conducted professionally
• Inspect courts, equipment and participant readiness
• Manage disputes and escalated issues when required
• Set up and pack down equipment before and after games
• Keep accurate time and manage game flow
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of sport rules and By‑Laws
• Provide excellent customer service to all users

What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone confident, fair and passionate about sport. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Level 1 umpiring or coaching accreditation (essential)
• Knowledge of relevant sport rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Commitment to fair play and customer service
• Experience umpiring netball, basketball, futsal or similar sports
• Experience working with diverse groups (essential)
• Experience in recreation or leisure facilities (desirable)
• National Police Clearance (essential)

Additional Information

Please Note:
This is an expression of interest and your application will go into a pool to be selected from when a position becomes available. There is noguarantee that you will be contacted regarding your application.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.