Sports Trading Operator - 6-month FTC

  • 497634
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Full Time Fixed Term
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Genuine career development opportunities
  • Melbourne based role (WFH Monday and Fridays)

About Us

At Sportsbet, we’re all about bringing excitement to life for our 2 million customers. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a tight-knit team of 1,300 in Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin, passionate about challenging the status quo. We’re proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and one of the Top 10 Workplaces for Women.

We’re an inclusive employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to helping you thrive. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, career growth, or a supportive environment, we’re here to help you succeed.
 
Committed To Responsible Gambling

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.

About the Role:
 
Ever wondered how to turn your love of sport and numbers into a career? As a Sports Wagering Operator, you’ll work with live data, cutting-edge models, and a global team to help deliver one of the world’s leading sports trading products.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to pivot into something new, we’ll set you up with world-class training to help you succeed. No prior trading experience? No problem. You bring curiosity and a sharp eye for detail, we’ll provide the tools, mentoring, and support.

As a member of the Global Sports team, you'll play a key role in managing several different sporting codes, including Golf, Rugby Union, Table Tennis, Athletics and eSports. You also be involved in shaping the future of these codes through innovation, collaboration, and a passion for getting it right. 

As these sports are non-stop 7-days-a-week sport, this role includes weekend work as part of a flexible 5-day roster to align with the global sports calendar.

What You’ll Do

  • Live Trading & Analytics: Monitor and manage live sporting events in real time using various models and tools.
  • Product Innovation: Work with others to evolve and improve the trading experience globally.
  • Global Partnerships: Collaborate with teams in Melbourne, Ireland and the USA to share insights and scale success.
  • Data & Decisions: Track service levels, KPIs, and market performance to ensure smooth trading operations.
  • Risk Awareness: Partner with the risk team to manage exposures and make informed, data-led decisions.
  • Team Contribution: Bring fresh ideas, support your peers, and take ownership of your impact.

About You:

We’re not looking for perfection. If you’re analytical, eager to learn, and have an interest in sport, we want to hear from you!

  • Strong attention to detail and natural problem-solving ability.
  • Able to stay organised and calm under pressure, especially during busy live events.
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across teams.
  • A resilient, curious mindset and a drive to keep learning.
  • You’re studying or have completed a degree in Finance, Statistics, Maths, or a related field, or you’re confident in your numerical skills and open to learning.

Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay, we’d love to hear why this role excites you! Feel free to include a short cover letter telling us about your interest in sports, your experience with data or numbers, or what draws you to sports trading and why you think you’d be a great fit!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Along with a competitive salary, here’s some of our other benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Genuine flexible working policy
  • Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert-led internal training and external learning opportunities 
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program and a Circle In membership
  • Hack Days: Participate in our hack days, where creativity and collaboration lead to exciting new ideas and projects
  • Weekly concierge service including free massages, facials and nail appointments – all onsite!
  • Free coffee, daily fresh fruit, breakfast provisions and Kombucha on tap in the office
  • Weekly rotating socials, from Thursday drinks to coffee carts and fun team events
  • End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables

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 could be developing your career, it could be working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. 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. 
 
We review applications quickly, so apply soon! Check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram, LinkedIn, and careers website for more about our inclusive culture.

Ready for your Green Tick Feeling? Apply now.

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