Team Leader, Sport

• $98,334 to $107,565
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses

• Reference number: 24432
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 2 years
• Remuneration: $116,370 to $127,294 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $98,334 to $107,565 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses
• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Team Leader, Sport to join , Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Team Leader, Sport is responsible for leading and coordinating a suite of QUT’s sporting activities including program and partner design, implementation and execution of collaborative community engagements, workforce planning, budgeting, staff and student engagement strategies, reporting, data/information management, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. Working closely with the Sport Operations Coordinator and supervising a team of Officers and Casuals, the Team Leader will be responsible for implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring sound operational planning and delivery to engage and support a range of stakeholders across all sporting engagement portfolios, housing virtual and esports, representative, social, recreational, and campus, ensuring a unified delivery in partnership with community sporting organisations

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy. The departments within the portfolio include: Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit, Student Success Group and Human Resources.

The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university’s commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.

Student Engagement comprises of HiQ Contact Centre and Service Points, Future Student & Conversion, Engagement teams, and Sport. HiQ is the university’s contact point for members of the public, staff, prospective and current student enquiries and support services. Services to students and staff include general information, IT support, Library, and student administration. Engagement with future students and their orientation to the QUT student experience is a core focus of Student Engagement. The Engagement team is responsible for delivering co-curricular programs that further build QUT’s sense of community and support students to develop their professional identity, networks, and employability. QUT sport has strategic and operational oversight of sport activities and programs at QUT..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with at least four (4) years’ subsequent relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience in operational leadership including the ability to conceptualise, develop and implement services, events and programs to support the strategic direction and aspirations of QUT’s sporting strategy.

Proven ability to contribute to financial planning and distribution of project budgets to meet financial targets and KPIs for sustainable program operations.

Highly developed communication and leadership skills to lead a team in the daily operational management of QUT’s representative, social, recreational, campus and esport programs.

Demonstrated ability to display initiative, critically evaluate systems and processes, and implement improvements at a strategic and operational level.

Well-developed interpersonal and digital literacy skills with demonstrated ability to negotiate with varied groups including students, staff and industry stakeholders.

High level ability to autonomously manage time and tasks effectively and meet a range of competing deadlines in a timely manner at a high standard. 

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 15-May-2024

Applications Close: 28-May-2024 at 11.30pm

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