Our Program.

Find out how TALS is supporting the careers of Tasmania’s next generation of business leaders.

What We Offer

Tasmania is home to a thriving and diverse sports industry, from organisations representing the Map on the national and global stage to grassroots clubs that play a vital role in local communities.

In a first of its kind initiative in Australia, and in collaboration with TasTAFE, a coalition of the state’s leading sporting organisations has come together to create a dedicated pathway for emerging talent in sports administration, game development, coaching, and leadership.

This tailored dual diploma program in sport and leadership provides Tasmanians with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience needed to build meaningful careers within the state’s growing sports sector.

  • This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

    Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

    They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

  • This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a range of roles within the Australian sport industry.

    They work or volunteer at community-based sport clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry.

    Individuals with this qualification are involved in the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, and the provision of leadership and support to colleagues. They work autonomously and coordinate and supervise others.

The Learning Sequence

The TALS program is delivered face-to-face at in Launceston and Hobart, giving students the unique opportunity to learn within an elite sporting environment and engage directly with industry partners. Student learning is based across various locations, including Ninja Stadium, UTAS campuses and a range of community sporting venues.

Learning Environments

TALS hosts expert guest speakers, offering exclusive, unit-relevant insights and opportunities to connect with leaders in the sports industry.

Industry experts

TALS offers students placement opportunities that let them apply classroom theory through hands-on, real-world experience within the sports industry.

PLACEMENT

Alongside a contextualised curriculum, the program offers learners the opportunity to bring theory to life and build a real network, through 100 hours of structured work placement within the business of sport. Students gain hands-on experience across key areas of the sports industry, including game development, game-day operations, sports administration, marketing, coaching, and events.

100 Hours of Placement

  • “TALS was great for me to get the connections and experiences that I need to have a long and successful career in the sports industry.”

    Darcy Andrikonis 25’

  • “You’ll learn from the best, gain real experience, and discover how much opportunity there is, right here in Tasmania.”

    Thomas Reeves 25’

  • "Just do it. Take the leap. It will be well worth it."

    Rachel Hedgman 25’

  • “TALS is brilliant for young Tasmanians wanting to kickstart a career in sport and it’s been a game changer for sporting organisations."

    Damien Gill, AFL Tasmania CEO

  • “The Tasmania Academy of Leadership is unlike a typical campus-based education experience. Our students are emersed inside the four walls of an elite sports environment, educated by our staff and support staff, and get that real connection to the elite sports industry here in Tasmania.”

    Jesse O’Hara, Head of Education & Impact at Tasmania Football Club

  • "It’s been fantastic to work somewhere like Ninja Stadium. Being able to network, see these leaders down at the coffee shop, and talk to them about what is going on in the sports industry has been really helpful in knowing how it all works behind closed doors"

    Cam Blizzard 25’

  • "I was with the students recently and asked who might be interested in university – pretty much the whole class raised their hands. Then I asked how many were interested in university before this program, and very few raised their hands. That's a really nice entry point."

    Kathryn McCann, Chief Marketing Officer at Tasmania Football Club

  • "The TALS program was inspiring for me. It opened doors I didn't know existed in Tasmania's sporting industry."

    Sam Bradford 25’

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