Careers in Sport Panel + Information Session (Diploma of Sport) Event

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.

Guest speakers confirmed:

• Leigh Southern - Women's Football Operations Manager, Western Bulldogs

• Ruby Harkness - Social Media Manager, Clubby Sports

• Lachie Crnogorac - Player Agent, Phoenix Management

This event is supported by the new Diploma of Sport launching in 2027. As part of this event, you will hear about:

• Core study areas and subjects - these cover key areas like Sports Business, Event Management, Community Sport and High Performance

• Extra-curricular experiences - how Western Bulldogs offers over 100hrs of practical experiences inside the footy club to help students build job-ready skills for entry level roles in the sports and event industry

• Careers, Pathways and Course Outcomes - where this course can take you, to employment or with credits towards future study

• How to apply - through VTAC or directly via VU enrolment

For more information visit https://institute.westernbulldogs.com.au/diploma-of-sport.