Position Overview

Reporting to the General Manager - Competition and Events, the Competition Officer is responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all Athletics West Competitions and Events. This role will assist and lead in event planning, operational logistics, stakeholder service provisions, internal process and procedure documentation along with event day delivery support.

This role will work closely with the General Manager – Competition and Events and Competition and Events Coordinator to ensure all Athletics West Competitions and Events are administered and delivery to the required Australian and World Athletics standards.

Core Responsibilities

- Development and execution of lead up event related meetings including run sheets, plans and task allocation to ensure smooth event delivery.

- Use of various competition related platforms to ensure smooth event registration and administration.

- Responsible for the on day delivery of Athletics West Events and Competitions

- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within a positive, inclusive and accountable culture, focused on wellbeing and performance.

- Mapped out administrative process to ensure smooth event administration and delivery

- Work closely with the Competition and Events Department to ensure consistency in delivery of all events.

Key Duties

- Accurately set up event registration portals to ensure smooth registration process for competing members.

- Creation of event web pages with accurate and relevant event related information.

- Respond where required,



to event related queries.

- Event equipment restocking to ensure sufficient event related items for delivery.

- Creation of event Start Lists, Timetables, Venue Maps and other event information related documents to support the delivery of each event

- Transparent communication with key venue related stakeholders to ensure all event requirements are met.

Essential Criteria

1. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

2. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team environment.

3. Experience in the support of or delivery of sporting events (including Tertiary education/degree).

4. Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

5. Proven customer service focus with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.

6. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and outside of business hours.

7. Valid WA Driver’s License

Desirable Criteria

1. Knowledge of the sport of athletics.

2. Relevant qualification in sports management, recreation or education.

3. An understanding of the community sport landscape in WA.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a resume outlining their relevant experience and a covering letter addressing each of the essential and desirable criteria via the seek.com ad.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 30 November 2026

Please contact Danni Dix, General Manager Competitions and Events (••••@athleticswest.com.au) for any questions or queries.

📌 Competition Officer (Mount Claremont)
🏢 Athletics West
📍 Mount Claremont