Seeking Internal Opportunities at Sportsbet

Written by Denise Henson , Tech Lead at Sportsbet .

Did I think, when I first started as a contractor at Sportsbet back in 2018, that I would eventually take on a full-time position as their Tech Lead? No way!

But that’s the beauty of this place - there are simply so many wonderful opportunities.

The most important thing is to do your job amazingly. Put everything into it. But then, think about what you enjoy doing and what skills you want to build. With this, you will have a better idea of how to progress your career.

Seven months into my contract role as a Business Analyst, I discovered a permanent Business Analyst role in the Planning and Portfolio team. I applied and was successful, but some time after returning from maternity leave the following year, I felt a change was more appropriate. On chatting with my manager, I was then presented with a Business Analyst role in the Core Platforms team, and I’ve come to love it.

I feel really stretched in this role, I’ve learned so much, and I appreciate everything I get to do. But I’ve always kept my antenna up for new opportunities so I grabbed it when a six-month secondment to a Tech Lead role popped up.

I began managing the delivery of several key initiatives. I was leading a small team. Three months later, I accepted the role officially, and boy, I haven’t looked back since.

What’s been great? The people here, of course. I feel that my colleagues bring out the best in me. We trust each other, we rely on each other. And our leaders, from the CEO all the way through to my line manager, are all doers. They walk the talk and they empower others to do more. I’d say there’s a true sense of authenticity here, which I truly appreciate.

So for anyone looking to advance their career at Sportsbet, I’ll say this:

●     Grow your network so you see more opportunities always

●     Do an amazing job - you will be recognised

●     The responsibility of advancing your career lies with you. So get help and don’t forget the value of key sponsors.

Visit the Sportsbet career site to discover new roles and kickstart the next chapter of your career journey.