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Team Australia - Team Support

Special Olympics Australia

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  • Australia
  • Volunteer Position
7 Oct 2026
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Description

About Special Olympics Australia

Special Olympics Australia (SOA) is part of a global movement improving inclusion through sports for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. We don’t just play the game, we change the game. 

At Special Olympics Australia, we believe sport can do more than inspire. It can shift culture. It can shape policies. It can change behaviours. And it can change the way the world sees ability.

All year round, we offer Olympic-type sports training and competitions for children and adults of all ages and ability levels, from weekly local grassroots activities, to State, National and World Games.

But what we do goes far beyond sport. We break down barriers and we ignite confidence. We are a movement where no one is left behind, and everyone plays, competes, and thrives.

Position Purpose

Special Olympics Australia is seeking an organised, efficient, detail-oriented Team Support with demonstrated experience in leading and managing sporting teams.

The Team Support will work collaboratively within the team and provide overall administrative, organisational and supervision of athlete care and support to the team.

The Team Support will support the team and work collaboratively to ensure both Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches can successfully complete their duties. 

During the Games the TS will manage athletes and provide support for daily competition.

International travel with the delegation to the World Games, with the Travel to Games period anticipated to be from 14–22 October 2027 (dates to be confirmed).

Current Sports that SOA has an indicative Quota for at the upcoming 2027 Special Olympics World Games are below:  SOA is currently waiting on final confirmation of Sports and Athlete Quotas.

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tennis

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Application Instruction

Applications should address both the Essential and Desirable criteria and provide a background of their involvement with their chosen Sport.  Applicants should indicate on their Cover Letter which Sport they would like to apply for as well as if they are current SOA Members.

Team Support is not required to have any sport specific accreditations but should have a background with traveling teams and athlete support.

Applications will need to be completed and returned via email to worldgames@specialolympics.com.au

Head of Games, Special Olympics Australia

+61 2 8550 2348

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