Paddle Australia

Paddle Australia (PA) is the National Sports Organisation responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of paddling in Australia. Operating in a commercial and inclusive manner with government, business and community, PA ensures the value of competitive and recreational paddling is understood and supported in all policy and business decisions.

PA is committed to the provision of a high standard of competition, safety and opportunity for paddling participation in Australia.  As the peak body for paddle related activity in Australia, PA works collaboratively with 6 State Paddle Associations, around 125 active clubs, 7 disciplines and approximately 12,000 members, instructors and coaches. 

We embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation; and measure ourselves on our behaviours. We also offer a flexible work environment for employees.

About the role

The Volunteer & Event Administration Coordinator will support the successful delivery of the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships by leading the recruitment, training, and management of event volunteers and providing administrative support to the Event Operations Team.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
• Lead in the recruitment, training, and rostering of volunteer workforce
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of staff and volunteer uniforms
• Develop volunteer incentives and loyalty program
• Plan and deliver volunteers thank you event
• Provide on-site support to volunteers on event days
• Provide administrative support to the Event Operations Team
• Produce detailed event documentation
• Assist in the planning and procurement of event services

Required Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, or Sport or Event Management, or equivalent experience.
• Current Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Experience/Skill Level Required

• 2 years’ experience in a HR, recruitment or volunteer workforces role OR event management role or equivalent.
• Event experience - major tournament or sport experience advantageous.
• Proven track record in successfully managing projects from planning to implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to collaboration towards common goals.

Aptitude & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong professional communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to transfer information, skills and knowledge to others.
• Proactive, self-motivated, shows initiative and has a passion to achieve excellence.
• Capacity to actively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong task management, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills to achieve deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well both within a team environment and autonomously.
• Committed towards undertaking duties efficiently with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to promote, interpret, communicate and work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Child Safeguarding

Paddle Australia is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Please refer to Appendix 2 of the PA Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy for more information about recruitment and screening for child-related positions.