Teacher - Diploma of Sport - Sport Development

This role leads the establishment of a new sports operations program, focusing on curriculum design, industry partnerships with the Western Bulldogs, and student recruitment. Key responsibilities include developing course structures, learning activities, and assessments, as well as acting as the academic liaison with the Western Bulldogs to co-design learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in sports management, events, marketing, or business, with strong strategic, implementation, and relationship-building skills.

• You will play a leading role in establishing the identity, curriculum and student pipeline for the new program.
• Working closely with the Manager, Hospitality, Tourism and Events, academic staff and Western Bulldogs colleagues, you will lead curriculum design and help create course structures, unit content and assessments that are industry-aligned and support employability skills and pathways to further study.
• You will also help embed contemporary operational, event and digital tools into the student learning experience.
• As a key liaison between VU and the Western Bulldogs, you will help co-design authentic learning experiences with Club staff and identify industry professionals, businesses, guest presenters and other specialists who can contribute their expertise to the program.
• A significant focus during the establishment phase will be building awareness and a strong student pipeline.
• Working with VU Future Students, Marketing and Western Bulldogs staff, you will promote the program, engage prospective students and support their journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
• This will include participating in information sessions, career expos, Open Days, school visits and Club activation events.
• Lead the design and development of the sports operations program, ensuring the curriculum is contemporary, industry-aligned and supports employability skills and pathways to further study.
• Develop course structures, unit content, learning activities and assessments in collaboration with relevant academic staff and in accordance with VU academic governance and quality requirements.
• Work with the Manager, Hospitality, Tourism and Events and academic staff to embed contemporary sports operations, events, project management, digital systems and industry practices within the curriculum.
• Act as the primary academic liaison between Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs, working collaboratively to co-design authentic learning experiences and opportunities for students.
• Identify and engage industry professionals, businesses, guest presenters and potential contractors with expertise relevant to the program and its learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership and a clear identity for the program, representing the course at information sessions, industry and community events and other promotional activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with Future Students, Marketing and Western Bulldogs staff to develop and implement a targeted recruitment strategy and build a strong student pipeline.
• Respond promptly to prospective student enquiries, maintain engagement with prospective students and support their progression from expressions of interest through to enrolment.
• Attend and contribute to VU Open Days, school and career events, Club activation events, Western Bulldogs games and other recruitment or promotional activities, including after-hours activities where required.
• Support the development of entry criteria, information sessions and scholarship processes where applicable, and contribute to the ongoing review and continuous improvement of the program.

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about sport and excited by the opportunity to create something new.
• You may currently work in sports management, events, marketing, business or project management, or you may be an experienced educator with current industry expertise in one or more of these areas.
• You will bring a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with the ability to take an idea from concept through to implementation. You will be inquisitive, innovative and digitally confident, with strong attention to detail and an understanding of project management from inception through to completion.
• Importantly, you will be a strong relationship builder who can work confidently across education and industry. You will have demonstrated experience developing trusted partnerships with industry, employers and community stakeholders and be able to turn those relationships into meaningful opportunities for students.

• VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits.
• With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being.
• For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage
• University fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers.