Clubs Coordinator

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

• Shape thriving student sporting clubs / drive student participation and performance / join a collaborative sport-focused team

• Apply now to coordinate and elevate University sporting clubs, enhancing student experience and campus sport performance.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

The University of Melbourne  
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Your next career opportunity 

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.

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.

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you!  
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• 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 including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team 
Melbourne University Sport sits within Chancellery and leads sport and recreation across the University community. It manages fitness, facilities and programs 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.

Be Yourself  
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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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 [email protected]. 

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• 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. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. 

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. 

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Tien Nguyen at [email protected]

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). 

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

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

Position Description: 

PD_JR-018967 Club Coordinator.pdf

PD_JR-018967 Club Coordinator.docx