Deliver Major Events.
Drive Growth.
Make an Impact.
If you enjoy making things happen, building meaningful partnerships, and delivering exceptional event experiences for the community, this could be the prospect for you.
Join the team behind some of Western Australia's fastest growing triathlon events, including the iconic Busselton Festival of Triathlon and Every Woman Triathlon, and play a key role in shaping the future of the sport.
At Triathlon WA, we're committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community through triathlon.
As a not-for-profit sporting organisation, we aim to deliver experiences that inspire participation, foster connection, and create lasting impact for all across Western Australia.
We're looking for a motivated and results-driven professional who wants to do more than just deliver events.
This role is for someone who is driven to elevate triathlon to the next level, expand the sport's reach, grow participation, strengthen partnerships, and create exceptional experiences for athletes, members, sponsors, and the wider community.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll lead the planning and delivery of major events while contributing to the organisation's commercial success through partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue growth opportunities.
You'll be at the centre of operations, connecting stakeholders, managing logistics, solving problems, and driving initiatives that help our events and organisation continue to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead event planning, operations, and delivery from concept to completion.
Manage relationships with sponsors, partners, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Support commercial growth through sponsorship activation and partnership development.




Identify opportunities to increase participation, revenue, and event quality.
Coordinate event staffing, contractors, volunteers, and on-ground operations.
Work with the marketing team to deliver engaging event promotions and communications.
Support Race Directors in delivering State Series and Championship events.
Provide hands-on leadership on event days and ensure seamless event execution.
Contribute to broader organisational projects and strategic initiatives
About you:
You're someone who enjoys taking responsibility, building relationships, and delivering outcomes you can measure and see.
Experienced in delivering events or managing multiple projects
Demonstrate a member-focused approach, supporting the triathlon community through the delivery of high-quality events, programs and services.
Comfortable engaging with partners, sponsors, and stakeholders
Commercially aware - understand how events can drive revenue & growth
Calm under pressure and able to make decisions when it counts
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable leading while also rolling up your sleeves when needed
A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
Able to work flexible hours, including some weekends, with time-in-lieu provided
Event management or related experience (desirable)
What You'll Get
Real ownership of major statewide events and their performance




Exposure to partnerships, sponsorships, and commercial growth
Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of event and sports administration functions, with no two days the same.
Flexible hybrid work environment
Time-in-lieu for additional hours
Free onsite parking and modern office with end of trip facilities and gym.
A tight-knit, high-performing team that backs each other
This role is ideally full-time; however, we are open to considering a 0.8 FTE arrangement for an exceptional candidate.
Why This Role:
This is more than event delivery - you'll play a key role in growing the commercial strength of events, increasing participation and reach, and ensuring greater investment can be reinvested back into the sport.
It's an opportunity to build, deliver and improve events while directly contributing to the long-term impact on the triathlon community in Western Australia.
How to apply
Submit your application
through Seek by 5:00pm Tuesday 4 August,
which should include:
A current CV with two work-related referees.
*Referees are contacted following interviews, during the final steps of recruitment for the shortlisted candidate(s).
A cover letter (maximum two (2) pages), outlining your experience, knowledge and skills.
Interviews will be beginning 10th August, with applications being shortlisted throughout application period.
Any further questions regarding the role or recruitment can be directed to Mel Farley, Executive Director at ******
See the impact for yourself - watch the **** Busselton Festival of Triathlon Sunday Race Highlights video to experience the scale, energy, and excitement of the events you'll help deliver.

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