It's game on with VET! To celebrate NRL grand final weekend, we're profiling 13 footy-related jobs you'll want to score.
The NRL often advertises for game development officers. This is an admin-based role that sees you support the broader aims of a sporting organisation, helping to grow participation, fan engagement and community outcomes. Leverage your experience playing in or supporting your local footy club with the skills learnt in a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (SIS30115), which is also available as a traineeship.
If the idea of spending your days at a football stadium appeals, this job is for you. Get your foot in the door with a Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management (SIS50115). This VET qualification delivers administration and management skills, to help you score a job overseeing the programs and services offered at a diverse range of facilities including sporting grounds, fitness and aquatic centres, and community recreation centres.
Better yet, almost 85% of graduates are in work or further study six months after completing the course.
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Most organisations look to marketing and social media professionals to build the profile of their work and personnel, and the NRL is no different. With the right qualifications, you could spend your days creating hype for your favourite club and player, or for the league as a whole.
To get your foot in the door, start with a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB42415), which is also available as a traineeship, or a Diploma of Social Media Marketing (10118NAT).
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Work behind the scenes to bring iconic events like the NRL grand final to life, in an industry predicted to experience strong growth in the coming years. Get your start in the fast-paced and exciting conference and events industry with a Certificate III in Events (SIT30516), which is also available as a traineeship. You’ll develop the kind of organisational, communication and negotiation skills needed to ensure the logistics and details of an event go to plan, within the set budget.
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Like any large company, the NRL needs trained finance personnel including accountants and accounts payable officers. Gain the necessary skills you need to get your foot in the door of the world of finance with a Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40615), which is also available as a traineeship. Overall, job prospects for graduates of this course are solid, with around 86% employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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Corporate sponsorships play an important role on game day in the NRL (and all other large sporting organisations). Most corporate boxes are catered, and this role sees you combine your expertise in hospitality and management to ensure food and drinks are of a great quality and prepared and delivered on time and budget. A VET Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50416) will help develop the skills you need, with 88% of graduates employed or in further study 6 months after training.
Another pathway into hospitality (and the NRL grand final) is to train as a barista, waiter or bar attendant via a Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House) (SIT30716), which is available as a fee-free apprenticeship.
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Build on your innate people skills with a Certificate IV in Customer Engagement (BSB40315) and get your start in the dynamic world of customer service — almost 93% of graduates are employed or in further study 6 months after training. As well as responding to fan and client requests and concerns, you’ll also be charged with managing other employees and ensuring standards across the team reflect the ideals and purpose of the organisation or event. With strong growth predicted across the sector (including call and contact centres), you’ll find opportunities across the board.
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Just like everyday people, elite athletes need qualified trainers to assess, guide and support them on their fitness journey. Get your start in this exciting — and fast-growing — industry with a Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215). This VET qualification will see you learn the skills needed to teach and coach individuals and groups, and help them reach individual goals like losing weight, sculpting muscle or increasing aerobic capacity. You’ll also learn the latest fitness trends and techniques.
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While only a handful of coaches can claim the top job, general and specialised coaches are needed across all sporting organisations. On-field and voluntary experience at the local club level can be strengthened with the skills learnt in a Certificate III in Sport Coaching (SIS30713), which is also offered as a traineeship. Get paid to coach your favourite sport and take pride in your ability to bring out the best in players.
Strong growth in this occupation (which extends to instructors and officials) is expected, with 83% of graduates employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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There’s plenty of science behind a pristine playing field — and greenkeepers (also known as turf keepers) know all the secrets to establishing and maintaining grass and synthetic surfaces. In a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31316), which is available as a fee-free apprenticeship, you’ll learn the skills to prepare seedbeds for new turf and water, mow, repair and level turf using a range of specialised equipment.
Love golf and lawn bowls? This qualification covers these sports, too, with almost 92% of graduates employed or in further study six months after study.
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