Matchday Operator - MEL

• Multiple casual roles to support data collection in elite sport.
• Competitive hourly rate (A$34.78/hour base rate, excl. super).
• Immediate start, in Melbourne / Geelong locations.
• Evening & weekend shifts.

Sportable is a leading sports technology company on a mission to solve the hardest problems in elite sports using cutting edge technology. From bare metal to cloud, Sportable is a multidisciplinary mecca for sports and technology enthusiasts. If you're a data scientist, computer scientist, physicist, sports scientist, engineer, business graduate, graphic designer, mechanical designer, creative or just passionate about the intersection of elite sports and bleeding edge technology then Sportable is your place. 

In Australia, we work with all the football codes, notably Rugby Union, Rugby League, and Australian Rules Football.    

Our core hardware product offerings include smart balls and player tracking devices.  This technology provides some of the crucial missing links in the current sports data value chain – all complimented by our AI tools and data analytics capabilities. 

Who we are looking for…  

This is a casual matchday role that will provide core services, typically within the Adelaide  area (some matches may be at other venues in SA).  The initial focus is on delivering services to select AFLW matches.

The ideal candidate is a sports fan that appreciates the value that technology brings to the sporting arena and excited about using data within sport (especially within AFL).  You will be able to work confidently and independently in ‘high pressure’ situations, where time and accuracy are important.  

Main Responsibilities:  

• Assist with pre-match equipment set-up and system preparation.
• Operate the Sportable system during the match.
• Pack-up post-match (& possibly assist with transport back to storage unit).
• Assist with ball management (with Umpires) as required.
• Liaise with Sportable staff, broadcaster, league officials and teams to ensure smooth and professional data delivery.
• Prompt & regular communication to the Match Day Coordinator.
• Additional post-match data tagging, analysis & reporting (if required).

Essential skills / experience:  

• Degree in Sports Science, Sports Administration, Computer Science or similar.
• Proven ability to work and solve problems in high pressure environments.
• Able to follow processes with a high attention to detail.
• Understanding of Australian sports, especially AFL.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Comfortable working with technology and willing to learn new technical skills.
• Commitment to working weekends and/or irregular hours.

Desirable skills / experience:  

• Hands-on experience with other sports technologies (e.g., GPS, optical tracking video analysis).

• Ability to troubleshoot technology-based problems.

• Knowledge of performance analysis software for live coding of events.

• Experience within an elite sport environment.

• Exposure to live sports broadcast environments.

Personal qualities:    

• A great communicator, always acting with professionalism.
• Reliable and motivated.
• Able to work independently to solve problems.
• A can-do attitude, remaining calm when under pressure.

Reporting to:  

• Operations Coordinator (or match-day equivalent).

Diversity statement:  

Sportable is a committed equal opportunity employer and recognises the value that a diverse workforce provides. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply, including women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, young people, LGBTQI+ and people from different age groups.