Sports Engagement Programs Coordinator

• Full time, fixed term role until 30 June 2027
• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $95,000 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Sports Engagement Programs Coordinator who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

About the role

As a Sports Engagement Programs Coordinator, you’ll support the delivery and evolution of the TAC’s Sport Engagement Program. You’ll work across various sporting codes, at both elite and grassroots levels. This role involves coordinating activities, managing program administration, and supporting the development and implementation of initiatives that influence positive road safety behaviours and strengthen community engagement. You’ll also assist with procurement, reporting, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful program outcomes.

About the Team

This role sits within the Marketing, Sponsorships & Engagement branch of the Community Division. The Community Division is committed to engaging, educating and influencing the Victorian community, stakeholders and our people to ensure the TAC fosters a safety-first road culture and supports delivery of the best outcomes for our clients.

You’ll be part of a newly established Sport Engagement Programs team, working closely with Sponsorships and Engagement colleagues and other internal teams. The branch is dynamic, fun and hard-working, and pride themselves on being supportive and helpful. The team encourages you to bring your whole self to work and contribute to shaping the team’s program of work and culture from day one.

What we’re looking for

Program and Project Coordination Experience
Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs or projects, including the administration, planning, delivery and evaluation. Experience in sport account management or community engagement will be highly regarded.

Relationship Builder
Strong ability to engage, coordinate and influence a wide range of stakeholders and community partner organisations. You’ll be confident in managing competing priorities while maintaining positive relationships.

Organised and Agile
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing needs are essential. Experience in preparing reports, briefs and presentations is desirable.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Sports Engagement Program Coordinator, you’ll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to a face-to-face interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Amie Biggs, Shared Services Specialist, at amie_biggs@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday 10 December.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website. 

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.