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Explore career opportunities across Australia's most popular sports. From swimming pools to football fields, find your perfect sports role.

3,500+
Total Sports Jobs
6
Sports Categories
15%+
Average Growth
High
Market Demand

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Swimming & Aquatics

#1 Most Popular

850+ jobs

Australia's premier aquatic sport with world-class facilities and programs. Exceptional opportunities in coaching, instruction, facility management, and competitive swimming development.

Participation:3.2 million participants
Growth Rate:+16%
Avg. Salary:$58k
Demand Level:
High

Popular Roles:

Swimming Coach
Swim Teacher
Aquatic Centre Manager
+7 more
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Australian Football

#2 Most Popular

720+ jobs

Australia's most popular sport with massive participation and professional opportunities. From grassroots development to elite AFL coaching and administration.

Participation:1.8 million participants
Growth Rate:+14%
Avg. Salary:$68k
Demand Level:
High

Popular Roles:

AFL Coach
Football Development Officer
Umpire
+7 more
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Basketball

#3 Most Popular

480+ jobs

Fast-growing sport with increasing participation and professional opportunities. From NBL coaching to community development and youth programs.

Participation:1.2 million participants
Growth Rate:+18%
Avg. Salary:$58k
Demand Level:
Growing

Popular Roles:

Basketball Coach
Basketball Development Officer
Referee
+7 more

Soccer

#4 Most Popular

650+ jobs

The world's game with massive participation in Australia. Growing professional opportunities from grassroots to A-League level coaching and development.

Participation:1.1 million participants
Growth Rate:+16%
Avg. Salary:$62k
Demand Level:
High

Popular Roles:

Soccer Coach
Football Development Officer
Soccer Referee
+7 more
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Cricket

#5 Most Popular

420+ jobs

Australia's summer sport with rich tradition and professional pathways. Opportunities in coaching, umpiring, administration, and development from club to international level.

Participation:1.3 million participants
Growth Rate:+12%
Avg. Salary:$65k
Demand Level:
Medium

Popular Roles:

Cricket Coach
Cricket Development Officer
Cricket Umpire
+7 more
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Tennis

#6 Most Popular

380+ jobs

Individual sport with strong participation and coaching opportunities. From community programs to elite performance coaching and tournament management.

Participation:1.0 million participants
Growth Rate:+14%
Avg. Salary:$62k
Demand Level:
Medium

Popular Roles:

Tennis Coach
Tennis Development Officer
Tournament Director
+7 more

Sports Career Pathways

Entry Level

Start your sports career with coaching, instruction, or administration roles.

Mid Level

Develop expertise in program management, development, or specialized coaching.

Senior Level

Lead organizations, manage facilities, or coach at elite professional levels.

Industry Insights

Growing Participation

Australian sports participation continues to grow, creating more job opportunities.

Professional Development

Ongoing education and certification are key to advancing in sports careers.

Technology Integration

Sports analytics and technology are creating new specialized roles.