- Coordinate a national esports program connecting students across campuses
- Build an inclusive esports community and competitive university teams
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a focus on student engagement

Your opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Stay Well unit is seeking a Student Success Coordinator (esports) – an exciting role creating opportunities for students to connect, compete and build a sense of belonging through shared interests.

You will oversees the delivery of a university-wide program that connects students across campuses, coordinating competitive esports teams, events and activities while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. With opportunities to travel between our campuses, you will help strengthen the program’s reach and impact by evaluating its success, developing partnerships and identifying opportunities for future growth.

You will make an impact by:

- Coordinating the planning and delivery of a university-wide esports program that connects students across campuses
- Managing competitive esports teams, events and activities that encourage student participation, connection and belonging
- Building relationships with stakeholders, esports networks and partners to strengthen the program and create new opportunities for engagement
- Coordinating the use of esports spaces, technology, systems and platforms to support effective program delivery
- Evaluating program participation and outcomes to inform improvements, demonstrate impact and guide future strategic development

What you will bring

You will bring an understanding of esports and the ability to coordinate complex programs, engage diverse stakeholders and deliver activities that create meaningful outcomes for students.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- A Bachelor's degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field




- An understanding of competitive esports with demonstrated ability to organise and deliver events, programs and activities designed to engage participants
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills with the ability to successfully engage diverse stakeholders

While not essential, we’d love it if you had familiarity with streaming platforms, esports hardware, and software or experience competing in esports, coaching or working with competitive teams. If you don’t have this experience but still think you would be a outstanding fit, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225, with Lismore, NSW 2480 also considered. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
- HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $98,840 - $108,408 per annum,



plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $126,837.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Ms Briony Leonard, Manager, UniLife, Stay Well Unit

Phone: 02 •••••643

Email: ••••@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 17 November 2026

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you to prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process, reach out to ••••@scu.edu.au.

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📌 Student Support Coordinator (esports) (Lismore)
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