Performance Coordinator, Sport

Reference number: 25601
Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 17 April 2026
Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 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 Performance Coordinator, Sport to join QUT Sport, People Services, Administrative Division.

The Performance Coordinator, Sport will lead a project to strengthen and evolve QUT’s high performance sport initiatives in collaboration with university stakeholders, and community and industry partners. This role is focused on delivering strategic and operational outcomes for the Elite Sport Program and associated partnerships, ensuring alignment with curriculum, work-integrated learning, research, and performance-based initiatives. Specifically, the role will drive expansion of the Elite Sport Program at QUT to engage with Professional Leagues and emerging athletes, coaches and officials. The role will design and embed student-athlete career and development initiatives that connect QUT with community and industry partners, creating industry-leading graduate outcomes.

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.

Sport is an important cultural thread of university life so whether you are a competitive athlete, someone who likes to keep active, interested in how sport and technology merge in today’s digital world or someone in between – we have something for everyone. QUT Sport has strategic and operational oversight of sport activities and programs at QUT.

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience within the National sporting industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to provide coherent, consistent and effective Sporting programs and initiatives, to achieve business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to display initiative, contribute new ideas, critically evaluate current systems and processes and develop strategies, policies and actionable plans to support the strategic direction and aspirations of the sports strategy in the delivery of performance based sporting programs and student initiatives.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of people both external to the University and internally including senior managers, academic and professional staff, students and alumni.
Excellent organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to plan and coordinate administrative workflows to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work within a changing sporting landscape that integrates new technologies within the sporting sector whilst ensuring the provision of high quality student sporting initiatives that contribute to the recruitment, engagement and retention of students at the University.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using information systems and an understanding of the principles of business processes and integrated planning.

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 and leave loading of 17.5%.
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.
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.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 29-Oct-2025

Applications Close: 12-Nov-2025 at 11.30pm