INFORMATION SESSION
CAREERS IN SPORT EVENT
GUEST PANEL + INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Thinking about a career in sport but not sure where to start?
Sport offers more career opportunities than many people realise.
Join us to hear from our Careers in Sport Panel and hear from industry professionals working across a range of roles in the sporting sector.
Discover different career pathways, learn about the skills employers look for, and gain practical insights into finding the area of sport that aligns with your interests and strengths. Whether you're interested in events, coaching, development, media, administration, performance, or community sport, this session will help you explore where your future in sport could take you.
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE
SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER, 2026
TIME
9AM-10AM
VENUE + delivery
MISSION WHITTEN OVAL, IN-PERSON
GUEST SPEAKER PANEL
lEIGH soUTHERN
Women's Football Operations Manager, Western Bulldogs
Ruby Harkness
Social Media Manager, Clubby Sports
lACHIE cRNOGORAC
Player Agent, Phoenix Management Group
to be announced
Additional panel member/s coming soon
event INCLUSIONS
industry panel
Hear from people working in sport spanning the breadth of the sports industry - including operations, digital and media, commercial, athlete management, and events.
Guest speakers have been carefully curated to show variety in possible career pathways, across different sports and related organisations.
Diploma of sport
This event will give you information about the new Diploma of Sport offering from VU TAFE. This innovative course is devlivered in collaboration with Western Bulldogs Institute, providing students with both qualifications and extra-curricular industry experiences - the best first year in sport.
Tour of facilities
Included in this event is exclusive access to the VU High Performance Centre, indoor field, theatrette and training facilities of the Western Bulldogs football programs.
See where you'll be learning at VU Classroom facilities also in the precinct.