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Launch your career in Sport with the Eels Institute

2026 Program starts in January

The Eels Institute equips students with the knowledge, experience and opportunities to become innovators in the sports industry.

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kickstart your career

Gain nationally recognised qualifications with access to career pathways in sport, business, and beyond. Become industry ready with over 100 hours of work experience inside elite sport.

Employment Opportunities

A minimum of two high-achieving students from each cohort will be offered full-time employment with the Parramatta Eels upon successful completion of the program. 

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

Study and train in elite facilities alongside high-performance teams at the home of Parramatta Eels. Learn in a world-class facility, with access to a gym, training fields, on-site cafe and more.

PATHway TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Unlock pathways to higher education with nationally recognised qualifications from TAFE Queensland. Pursue further studies via TAFE Queensland's degree pathways with partner universities. 

Join us today to embark on a rewarding educational journey

Why the Eels Institute? 

In collaboration with TAFE Queensland, a premier provider of vocational and training in Australia, this innovative program combines learning with practical experience within a professional sporting organisation.

Led by seasoned educators from TAFE Queensland, students will enjoy exclusive access to the inner workings of the Parramatta Eels, including match day activations and on-field training. Participants will earn nationally recognised qualifications in sport and leadership & management or project management, equipping them for successful careers across diverse roles in sport, business, and leadership.

Study

2 days

per week at the Home of Parramatta Eels

Complete up to

hours of work experience with the Parramatta Eels

100

Finish with a

dual

diploma qualification with pathways to university

Be eligible for one of

2

full-time positions with the Parramatta Eels per year

Upcoming open days + INFO SESSIONS

  • Eels Institute Open Day
    Eels Institute Open Day
    Fri, 14 Nov
    Kellyville
    Join us at the home of the Parramatta Eels, where Eels Institute students will learn, study, train and gain invaluable work experience in a high-performance environment.
  • Virtual Information Session
    Virtual Information Session
    Wed, 10 Dec
    Zoom Meeting (Online)
    Can't make our Open Day on 14 November? Join us online for a virtual information session, and learn more about the Eels Institute and its 2026 educational programs.
Jim Sarantinos - CEO, PARRAMATTA EELS
"We’re incredibly proud to launch the Eels Institute at the James Hardie Centre of Excellence. This initiative offers passionate students a unique opportunity to advance their education in a world-class high-performance environment, while gaining hands-on experience within a professional sports organisation."
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The Eels institute is delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland. RTO Name: TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). RTO Codes: RTO 0275 | CRICOS 03020E | IHE PRV13003. Course Codes: Diploma of Sport and Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50321/BSB50420) Diploma of Sport and Diploma of Project Management (SIS50321/BSB50820)

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