Sport Tech & Data
Data Capture - Matchday Data Collection
Entry Level
Victoria, Australia
in office
Part time
Job description
About the Role
Champion Data is seeking highly motivated people to join its casual match day data collection team. Positions are available across a range of roles during the 2026 season for the VFL Men's and Women's competitions, with some additional roles conducted on weekdays at the Melbourne head office. Employees are retained across seasons, so successful applicants can continue with the company in future years without reapplying.
Key Responsibilities
- Call live player statistics to a capture operator during matches, using binoculars supplied by the employee (Live Caller role).
- Listen to the caller and capture all statistics using a computer and mouse provided by the company (Live Capture role).
- Work at match venues as part of the casual match day data collection team.
- Work on a rotating roster alongside existing casual staff.
- Take on other roles as opportunities arise, including weekday roles conducted at the Melbourne head office.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A thorough knowledge of the rules of AFL (essential).
- High availability on weekends between late March and August, reflecting that most fixtures are played on those days.
- A proven record in accountability, reliability and punctuality.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
- Familiarity with Windows environments.
- Capability to work under pressure.
- A flexible and lateral approach to thinking.
- Willingness to communicate openly by exchanging information and actively listening to all stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively to achieve outstanding results, with teamwork and commitment being essential.
- A commitment to acting with integrity and honesty.
- A professional approach and a commitment to pursuing excellence.
- Availability to commit to the paid training programme.
Workplace
- Match day roles are conducted at VFL venues.
- Some additional roles are conducted on weekdays at the Melbourne head office.
Benefits & Perks
- Employees are retained across seasons, allowing successful applicants to continue with the company in future years without reapplying.
- The training process is paid, although online training content completed in preparation for the one-on-one sessions is unpaid.
The Application Process
Applicants must be able to commit to a paid training process that runs from mid/late January through to April. Suitable applicants are assessed through an online evaluation followed by an online interview.
- Submit a cover letter and resume and complete the application survey.
- Complete approximately 10 one-hour online training sessions with a trainer across mid/late January, February, March and early April.
- Attend two or three three-hour sessions across April while live matches are being played.
- Complete online training content in preparation for the one-on-one sessions.
- Complete an online 30-45 minute capture or calling evaluation.
- Participate in an online interview if the evaluation score is adequate.
- Optionally complete an AFL Men's player identification test, which is not mandatory, does not affect the outcome of the application, and is used to determine scope for different roles in future.
- Applications are progressed on a rolling basis ahead of the advertisement end date.
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