UniSport Australia is seeking HQ Volunteers to be part of 2025 UniSport Nationals taking place in the Gold Coast from 27 September - 03 October 2025. The HQ Volunteers are vital to the pre-event preparation phase of Nationals, will support the set up and administration processes of Nationals HQ and support the administration processes throughout the event.

UniSport Australia (UniSport) is the peak governing body of university sport in Australia.

We promote and foster the importance of university sport as an integral part of university life at 43 member universities, who collectively represent more than one million students nationwide. UniSport hosts some of the largest and most highly anticipated university sporting competitions in the Australian sporting calendar and represent the pinnacle of student-athlete participation nationally.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will involve:

Pre-event

• Supporting the set up and bump in of Nationals HQ
• Support the registrations manager with accreditation checking and packing processes
• Support the accreditation collection process (where required)
• Carry out medal packing process (per sport/per competition)
• Pre-population of sport score sheets (where required)
• Random ‘pre-event things’ that pop up and require help

During event

• Results checking
  • Use FuseSport to perform final checks of competition results each day
• Support the sport end of day process by:
  • Collating all results sheets in game order for all competitions
  • Scanning and saving of results sheets
  • Collating volunteer sign in sheets and recording overall volunteer attendance
  • Support the registrations manager with forfeit processes
• Supporting the administration of replacement accreditation processes
• Be willing to answer the Nationals HQ phone and field event enquiries
• General tasks as required

Is this role for you? The HQ volunteer roles would suit people with experience in administration and a ‘can do’ attitude to jump in and help where needed. Accreditation experience not essential. The role would be great for anyone looking to increase their event experience and an interest in sport event management.

We are looking for someone who:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach
• Well-developed customer service and problem-solving skills
• Confident in answering phone calls and dealing with questions
• A friendly and approachable manner
• Attend compulsory training sessions to ensure that you are familiar with event policies and procedures
• Attend shifts allocated to you during the Nationals event
• Wear the event uniform as required
• Conduct self in a professional manner by being punctual and reliable
•  Be an unbiased non-competitor in the event

Key information:

• This is a pre-event and event time role requiring availability for 2025 Nationals-Gold Coast
• Shifts will be available from the 27 September – 03 October
• The role may involve some lifting and shifting of equipment such as signage, boxes and tables
• No accommodation or travel expenses will be covered
• A full induction to UniSport, training, uniform, and meals (when on shift) will be provided
• A minimum of 3 shifts will need to be committed to for this role

What's in it for you?

• Gain valuable work experience
• Secure your pass to the first ever UniFest Event!
• Build your network and make new friends
• Access to exclusive UniSport merch, volunteer gift and many more things from our partnered brands!