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Sports Trader Operator

  • 497821
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Full Time Fixed Term
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  • Be part of one of the most innovative companies in Australia with industry leading technology 

  • A place to truly be yourself and thrive in your career from the beginning  

  • Recognised and endorsed as an employer for all women by Work180 – ranking #35 in 2025 

 

About Us 

 

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally—but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tightknit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science). 
 
Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally. 

 
We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer. 
 

About The Role 

Love sport and thrive on detail? This 12-month fixed-term contract is your opportunity to turn that passion into impact.

As a Sports Trading Operator, you’ll immerse yourself in live data, intelligent models, and collaborative teamwork to help deliver one of the world’s leading sports trading products. You’ll play a meaningful role in shaping experiences for millions of customers, all while building valuable technical and analytical skills.

No trading experience? That’s absolutely okay. We believe in potential. You’ll receive hands-on training, thoughtful mentoring, and ongoing support to help you grow with confidence.

This role includes weekend work as part of a flexible 5-day roster aligned with the global sporting calendar.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Monitor and manage live sporting events in real time
  • Collaborate with global teams to evolve and elevate our Sports product
  • Analyse data thoughtfully to support timely, well-informed decisions
  • Partner closely with the risk team to manage exposures responsibly
  • Share ideas, contribute insights, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We don’t just support diversity – we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.   

What’s the Green Tick Feeling?   

Well, it’s different for everyone, yet unites us all. It’s the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It's all the little and big things that make you feel like you’re thriving when working at Sportsbet.    
    
We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.    

If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch. 

 

Ready to bring excitement to life? Apply now 

 

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