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Are you looking for an opportunity to take up an exciting new challenge, which will use and develop your existing knowledge, skills and life experiences?

Australian Athletics is the governing body of athletics in Australia and an exciting and dynamic place to work and grow your skills and experience.

Our vision is to create One Sport with well-supported, seamlessly connected competitions, programs and events delivering athletic activities to all Australians and this is underpinned by our organisational values.

organisational values

Be Bold To Be Better
Collectively Deliver Success
Know And Do What's Right
Celebrate Our People

Australian Athletics Staff Benefits

  • Parental Leave - Primary Carer 12 weeks paid leave, Secondary Carer 2 weeks paid leave.
  • Diversity Leave - 1 Day Leave to celebrate any Cultural and/or religious event. Purchase Leave - Purchase up to 4 weeks of extra leave.
  • Mental Health Leave - 3 Days Paid Leave for any type of Mental Health Leave. Elders Care Leave - 3 Days Paid Leave to care for elderly parents.
  • Grandparents Leave - 1 Day Paid Leave upon arrival of a grandchild.

  • Mental Health - EAP Acacia & AIS Mental Health Referral Network. Annual Flu Vaccinations - Free Flu Vaccines for all individuals on a yearly basis.
  • Fresh Fruit & Breakfast Supplied in Office each week.

  • Study and Development - Learning and Development Pathways for staff, including access to Go1 Learning Management System.
  • Tertiary Study - Study assistance for staff to develop their skills and knowledge to extend individual competence and organisational effectiveness.

  • Lakeside Chat - Every 6 weeks coffee catch up with CEO, a GM and staff. Wellbeing & Inclusion Calendar - Identifying significant days throughout the year. Quarterly Newsletter "The Inside Track - Inform staff on what's happening at AA. Monthly All Staff Meetings
  • Puma Discount - 40% off full-priced Puma Products Online.
  • HelloFresh Partnership - Discount for staff on YouFoodz, HelloFresh and Everyplate ready meals.

  • V.I.B.E - Valuing Individuals & Building Excellence - Peer-to-peer recognition program aligned to Australian Athletics Values and Behaviours. Staff achievements and actions are recognised by their colleagues through nominations.

Current Opportunities

Please visit Sportspeople.com for other sporting opportunities. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Currently we have no volunteer opportunities available, please stay tuned later in the year for new opportunities. 

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