Administrator, Media and Communications

About us

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

 

About the role

This role will support the Media and Communications team by working to proactively establish, refine and execute processes and systems to support the Media and Communications initiatives at NSWIS. This position will have a focus on servicing the media and communications team to undertake reporting and coordination of requirements to deliver on the media and communications strategy.


This is a full time position, attracting a salary range of $74,809 - $79,796 plus superannuation.  The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle. 

 

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.

 

About you

You will have:

  • 2 + years’ experience working in communications administration or similar roles. 
  • Demonstrated experience in multi-tasking and assisting with communications initiatives – preferably in a sporting environment. 
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines. 
  • Proven ability of supporting processes and initiatives to support business outcomes. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. 

 

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Media and Communications, Business or similar. 
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
  • Valid Driver’s license. 
  • Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Anti-doping fundamentals and Annual Update. 

 

Applying for the role

To apply for this role please submit:

  1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities in the job description for the role (maximum 1 page)
  2. An up to date CV outlining experience, qualifications and achievements (please include at least two referees)
  3. A response to the pre-screening questions in the application form

If you would like to enquire about the role contact Cherie Nicholl at nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au


To apply complete your application via our recruitment portal by 2359 1 December 2024. Only those applications which address the selection criteria and focus capabilities will be considered by the Selection Panel.

 

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit www.nswis.com.au.

 

NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

 

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

 

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