Communication and Relationships

- Maintain respectful communication with athletes, families/carers, volunteers and SOA.
- Represent the Sub-Program in relevant SOA discussions or forums as required.
- Support timely, clear and consistent information-sharing across the Sub-Program's jurisdiction.
- Contribute to positive and cooperative working relationships within the Committee.
- Works collaboratively with relevant SOA staff to support aligned planning, communication and delivery of Sub-Program activities.

Governance and Accreditation

- Support Committee activities to follow SOA safeguarding, conduct, finance and risk policies.
- Contribute to meeting Accreditation Licence requirements, including documentation and review processes.
- Promote transparent record-keeping and appropriate use of SOA systems.
- Identify and escalate risks or issues promptly in line with SOA expectations.

Role-Specific Responsibilities — Sports Manager

- Help plan and coordinate sport activities within the Sub-Program.
- Assist with schedules, events and training opportunities.
- Support coaches and volunteers to deliver secure and inclusive activities.
- Identify sport-related needs or improvements for Committee consideration.
- Maintain basic activity information for monitoring or reporting.

Essential

- Experience organising activities, programs or events.
- Strong organisational skills to coordinate sport delivery activities.




- Comfortable using digital tools to share schedules, updates and information.
- Commitment to the values, purpose and inclusive mission of Special Olympics Australia.
- Willingness to understand and comply with SOA policies, including safeguarding, integrity, conduct, finance and risk requirements.
- Ability to contribute constructively to collective, committee-based decision-making.
- Sound judgement and ability to act in the best interests of athletes and the organisation.
- Respectful interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with athletes, families, volunteers and SOA staff.
- Willingness to undertake required induction, training and ongoing learning relevant to the role.

Desirable

- Experience coordinating sport, recreation or participation programs.
- Familiarity with competition scheduling or event coordination.
- Experience working with coaches, officials or sport volunteers.
- Knowledge of Special Olympics pathways.
- Governance or leadership training.
- Experience living or working with people with an intellectual disability and/or autism, or involvement in inclusive community settings

Online or Remote

Category

Sport

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Type Of Work

Disability Support,Education & Training,Governance, Boards & Committees,Sport & Physical Activity

📌 Queensland Special Olympics - Sports Manager
🏢 Special Olympics Australia - National Office
📍 Queensland