UniActive - Sports Officer - Batemans Bay bei University of Wollongong

About Us

UOW Pulse is a not-for-profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment, and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community. 

We are a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes, and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make. Hear what the children at Kids’ Uni have to say.

The role

We’re seeking energetic and sports motivated individuals to join our sports team on a casual basis. Our Sports Officers facilitate sports programs, holiday programs and umpire sports competitions under direction of the UniActive Sports Manager and with guidance from the Sports Coordinator - Batemans Bay. We are seeking to fill roles at our Eurobodalla campus.

We’re specifically looking for Sports Officers with:

• Summer 7s Football (soccer) referee experience OR
• Tag Footy referee experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver enthusiastic and engaging customer service, with ability to communicate across a diverse audience
• Facilitate and manage all programs closely to ensure rules are adhered to. 
• Mediate any matters arising during game play and programs.
• Record all necessary information (scores, goals, fouls, etc.) and secondary reports (incidents, injuries, or complaints) and submit to the Sports Manager the end of every shift. 
• Maintain positive relationships with all user groups and members.
• Assist in the development of new sports programs.
• Always maintain a safe environment for UniActive stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location – we value work life balance.
• Recognition and social events to allow our diverse business to interact between our various outlets and celebrate team and individual achievements. 
• Based at the Hanging Rock sporting complex. 

Requirements

• Experience officiating, playing and/or coaching sporting competitions, with a focus on Tag Footy or Summer 7s Football/soccer. Officiating qualifications are highly regarded. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of various sports and rules of play is required.
• Confidence and ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to the individual level as well as to large groups. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and guidelines.
• Availability, including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holiday periods. 
• First Aid and CPR certification. 
• Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description. This role is covered by the Pulse UniActive Enterprise Agreement 2018, and has a casual hourly rate of $36.59 ($29.27 base rate + 25% casual loading)*.  

To apply, please respond to the application questions and submit a copy of your current resume with two references. Applications close at midnight on Friday 10th October 2025. 

UOW Pulse reserves the right to interview candidates or fill positions prior to the closing date if suitable applicants are found. 

*Current Pulse staff may be eligible to receive a higher rate of pay as an existing employee. 

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