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Meet Tim Beech, Training and Officials Coordinator at Motorcycling Australia - This is how he got his job 👇

What made you want to work in sport?

I didn't take the direct route to my career in sport and this is actually my second career. After my first redundancy from my previous career and feeling lost, I looked at options for a new career. After first starting a personal training diploma and having the school shut down before finishing, I re-evaluated the direction I wanted to take. As a fan of motorsport since listening to the sounds of the V10's from Formula 1 cars reverberate through the streets of Adelaide, I decided I want to be a part of that industry, but without becoming an apprentice mechanic. This led to me re-educating with a bachelors degree to allow myself to move into the business side of motorsport.

What was the biggest challenge you found trying to get your foot in the door?

Motorsport is a very small industry within the Australian sporting landscape when compared to other sports. The biggest challenge I faced was obtaining the experience required to surpass other candidates for the roles I was applying for within the industry. I obtained this experience by first working at community sporting centres before working at high-performance centres with direct contact with NSO's and SCB's, and interacting directly with elite athletes.

What have been some of your key work experiences?

The key work experiences that helped me obtain my current role was my time as a motorsport official and my time at Formula SAE. My time within a Formula SAE team and leading the team helped show my dedication to motorsport and my interest within the industry. It also displayed leadership skills and the ability to network with industry partners.

Can you recall a question from your recent job interview that you aced? How did you answer it?

During my interview for my new role, I was asked what officiating experience I had.

I was able to name the roles and events I had been an official at and the award I had received as being part of the best sector at the 2019 Australia Formula 1 Grand Prix. One of the interviewers knew both the award and the individual that the award was named after. I was further able to answer how I had received high regards about my behaviour and ability to forwardly think during those events by the Sector Marshal.

How has networking played a role in your journey?

Networking provided me with advice on where to be able to enter into motorsport. It has also provided me the ability to make numerous high profile contacts within both the automotive and motorsport industry within Australia.

What does a day in your new role look like?

Depending on the day, I reply to queries about how officials progress through the different levels an official can obtain within Motorcycling Australia or how a individual can be an elite level coach.

Due to covid, in-person training has lacked over the last couple of years. I am organising training seminars around the country to provide officials with up to date knowledge to allow them to continue their roles as national officials. I also update and review policies and procedures relevant to my role.

How did being a SportsGrad Member help you break into sport?

I joined SportsGrad right before being offered the role at Motorcycling Australia. The community has been supportive of my achievements so far and I hope to contribute in a positive way to support more individuals journeys into the sporting industry.

What do you love most about working in sport?

As a sports administrator, I enjoy knowing that what I do allows people around the country to participate in a sport they love by providing the assistance they need to make the sport run. By providing this assistance, I also allow millions around the country and the world watch motorcycling events that happen in Australia.

What advice would you give to someone else trying to break into sport?

Use all the opportunities you can take and look at ways to help you progress. Don't assume that a degree will get you a job.

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