About the Victorian Institute of Sport:

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.

The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff.  It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.

The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes. 

Employee Benefits:

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a supportive work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all employees have access to:

• 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
• Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
• Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
• Professional development opportunities 
• Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows 
• Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities 

About the role:

The Community Programs & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery and promotion of VIS community programs and engagement activities, supporting athlete involvement, stakeholder relationships and marketing initiatives that enhance community impact and strengthen the VIS brand. Reporting to the Community Programs & Engagement Manager, this role delivers the programs, tells the stories, and ensures community experiences are executed successfully.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end delivery of VIS community programs, including schools, organisations, clubs, activations and come & try days.
• Manage all day-to-day program operations and administration, including scheduling, venue booking, logistics, presenter coordination and set up.
• Own and manage the community program booking system, ensuring an efficient and user-friendly experience for schools, clubs and community groups.
• Develop and maintain clear audience segmentation and customer data to support future targeting and program growth.
• Ensure a seamless digital customer journey from enquiry through to booking, delivery and follow-up.
• Manage CRM inputs for community programs, including database hygiene, tracking engagement and supporting campaign activity.
• Support marketing and promotion of community programs across digital channels, including social, website and email.
• Own and update website content related to community programs and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate content capture across programs to build a library of reusable assets.
• Develop case studies, testimonials and impact stories to support government reporting, stakeholder communications and promotional activities.
• Support delivery and promotion of VRAS and regional engagement initiatives.
• Track and report on participation, engagement, customer feedback and program performance metrics.
• Ensure all presenter documentation and training is up to date and recorded.
• Support stakeholder visits, tours and community engagement activities as required.
• Assist with delivery of VIS events such as tours, experiences and the annual awards ceremony.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in communications, education, marketing, project management or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with events, with skills in photography or videography desirable
• Good knowledge and understanding of the sports industry
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with athletes and representatives from schools, community groups and corporate organisations
• Strong computing skills with Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Experience and comfort with public speaking
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (must be in place before employment commences)

Applications close Sunday 19 July 2026. 

The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Anyone involved with the VIS must understand their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a 'Working with Children Check' prior to appointment.