Sights set on VU

Elise Wiggins worked hard to get into VU, citing its sporting facilities and industry partnerships as major draw cards.

“Throughout my degree, I was a sports trainer with the Women’s Western Bulldogs team, and an event host for the AFL Grand Final Centre Square Event. I also completed placements with the VWFL and Netball Victoria.

It was incredible how much I learnt during my Netball Victoria placement. My mentor was the Operations Manager and she gave me a lot of responsibility, so I had to learn quickly. I was a back-of-house assistant at Melbourne Vixens games and completed tasks like time synchronisation, and court and change-room set-up.

After my placement, Netball Victoria offered me casual work, and then a full-time position. I started off in an administrative role, and soon became a high performance assistant. I was recently promoted to partnerships coordinator.

VU puts an emphasis on industry experience – and getting involved early is honestly the best thing I ever did. My placements were invaluable in allowing me to make key contacts earlier rather than later.”

Course studied

Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

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