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Operations Manager

School Sport Australia


  • Brisbane Queensland Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
16 Jan 2026
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Description

School Sport Australia (SSA) is the national organisation responsible for coordinating representative school sport across the country. For over 50 years, SSA has delivered national championships and, more recently, the School Sport Australia Games (SSAG), supporting student pathways, high-quality event delivery, and inclusive opportunities for students nationwide.

Reporting to the Executive Officer, the Operations Manager plays a key role in planning, delivering and overseeing SSA’s national operations, events, governance systems, and administrative functions. This role will also support HR, finance, compliance, and WHS activities, and may undertake delegated EO duties during periods of EO absence.

The role is primarily office-based in Brisbane, with some work-from-home flexibility as negotiated. Travel is required to SSAG events throughout Australia across 2026–2027, with additional travel as needed.

Full Time Contract Position from April 2026 (earlier start option) to December 2027.

Essential Requirements

Desirable Criteria

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Application Instruction

Submit the following:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. Responses to the key areas in the Position Description

Send applications or enquiries to: eo@schoolsportaustralia.edu.au

Applications close: Friday 16 January 2026

Phil Reeves

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