Be the Team Behind the Team.
Introducing the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, a home-grown initiative led by Tasmania’s top sporting brands, in partnership with TasTAFE (RTO 60142) to nurture our State’s next generation of employees within the local sports industry.
Foundation Industry Partners
Do you dream of a career working in sport?
Tasmania is home to a burgeoning sports industry, from brands representing the Map on a national and global stage, to grassroot clubs that make our communities tick.
In a first of its kind in Australia, in collaboration with TasTAFE, a coalition of the State’s biggest sports are uniting to establish a dedicated pathway for local and aspiring sports administration, game development, coaching, and leadership talent.
This tailored diploma level sport and leadership education program provides Tasmanians a platform to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to gain employment in the State’s growing sports sector. Participating students will select a preferred industry stream from our network, attend two days a week of face-to-face coursework at a dedicated facility in Hobart, with regular guest speakers and workshops led by industry experts from across the State. The program is planned to expand to the North and North-West in 2026.
On top of the contextualised curriculum, the program provides a unique opportunity for learners to bring the class theory to life with 100 hours of structured work placement within the business of their select partner stream. Supercharge your resume with hands-on experience across all elements of sport, including game development, sports administration, marketing, coaching and events.
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Inner Sanctum Experience
Gain inside access and build your network in the States sports industry. Learn from leaders, coaches, staff and players who have made it to the top in their field.
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Hands on Learning
Apply your skills from the classroom and supercharge your resume with up to 100 hours of work integrated learning with your preferred industry partner across various roles within the business.
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Take your Game to the Next Level
Exclusive access to athlete development, wellness, coaching and conditioning sessions. Build a high-performance lifestyle and keep your mind sharp for success.
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Front Row Access to Jobs
Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and network to be first in line for job openings within the local sports industry.
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University Pathways
University of Tasmania are supporting graduates with direct entry and credit into select degree programs across several areas, including business.
The 2025 program will be based in Hobart, with regional offerings planned for the North and North-West in 2026.
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The diploma level program requires students to have completed at least Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
Academic Eligibility
Students can select an industry partner to specialise in AFL, basketball, cricket or netball in 2025. The Academy plans to expand industry partnership offerings in future intakes.
Partner Streams
The Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport is being fully unveiled at information events in Hobart, Launceston, Penguin and online in November and December. Register your interest below to be kept up to date with upcoming event details.
Information Sessions
Register your Interest
FAQs
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The 2025 program will be based in Hobart and planned to expand into the North and North-West from 2026.
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The first intake, based in Hobart, is scheduled to commence in February 2025.
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Students will be required to attend 2-days a week face-to-face at a dedicated facility in Hobart. Pre-reading and assessment completion for approximately 8 hours per week.
The program runs over four academic terms, following the Tasmanian school calendar.
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The diploma level course is an AQF level 5 qualification, which will qualify students to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work.
To ensure students are set up for success from the beginning, you will need to demonstrate the appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to undertake an AQF level 5 qualification.
TasTAFE will invite you to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb). This is an approved online review tool which will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.
The bksb review takes between 30 and 60 minutes per review (1 for English and 1 for maths) and will give you a rating that is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework
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No. The work integrated learning program is voluntary and not linked to your completion of academic coursework.
The work integrated learning component is your exclusive inside access to the State’s leading sports brands. Use this opportunity to bring your coursework to life with hands-on experience, and build valuable relationships and networks within the industry. Graduates will receive a record of obtainment for participating in work integrated learning for their resume.
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Absolutely! You will be required to select a sport specialisation as part of joining the program, however, students will have opportunities to volunteer for work placements with other industry partners.
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Students will obtain a high-level understanding of the sports industry, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas from game development, coaching, administration, membership, events, media, community engagement and much more across the wide range of partnerships within the Academy.
Employment pathways from completing the course include (either in a sports or other businesses):
Game Development Officer
Sports Administrator
Membership Officer
Ticketing Officer
Competitions Coordinator
Sport Development Manager
Development Coach
Sports Coordinator
Workforce Coordinator
Community Development Officer
Administration Specialist
Project Administrator/Coordinator
Operations Coordinator
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100 hours of work-based placement with your preferred sport partner
Regular coaching and athlete development sessions for students
Guest presentations from representatives from the State’s sports sector
Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities
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Contact us by submitting an expression of interest and keep an eye on our website for upcoming information sessions.