Sport Matters at Melbourne – it Inspires, Connects and Leads. Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) is a department of the University of Melbourne, reporting to the MU Sport Board, and providing high-level policy, business and financial advice on the development and management of sport and recreation at the University. Our mission is to improve student and staff physical and mental health, reduce social isolation and create lifelong connections to the University. MU Sport manages the fitness, sports and recreation facilities, programs and activities of the University, working closely with all stakeholders and external strategic partners in delivering sport and physical recreation opportunities for the University community. It does this in accordance with strategic and operational plans. MU Sport is responsible for: • The development of campus and off-campus facilities, and for managing all University sporting facilities, in particular the Sports Precinct, the ski lodge at Mount Buller and the boat house on the Yarra River • Provision of fitness and recreation services and programs including fitness assessments, personal training, group recreational club activity, short courses, and trips and tours • Provision of sporting opportunities including supporting teams and individual students to compete in regional, national and international student competitions including Varsity Challenge and Uni Nationals, the strategic development and operations of the competitive sporting clubs, professional management and promotion of lunchtime and college sport competitions, and support for elite-level student-athletes • Support student recruitment activity and alumni engagement with University sport programs • Representing the University on matters pertaining to sport and physical recreation to local, state and federal government, Uni Sport Australia, sporting bodies and related professional organisations.