Could you become a Sports Officials and Umpires?
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What this job is
Sports officials and umpires enforce rules and regulations during sporting competitions across various codes and levels, from amateur grassroots through to professional events. They make real-time decisions on rule compliance, manage player conduct, and ensure fair play whilst positioned on the field, court, or sideline. They work within the governance frameworks of their sport's national body and may operate across multiple venues and competitions.
Pay
A$1,442 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- Adapt teaching to target group
- Adjust sporting equipment
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Multitasking
- Professional Boundaries Maintenance
- Report Writing
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication