Cycling Australia Road National Champs

Get the best view in town as we crown the national cycling champs!


Ballarat will ring in the 2019 cycling calendar with the battle for the green and gold jersey at the FedUni Road National Championships.

With events new to this year such as para-cycling and community events, 2019 is going to be the biggest Nationals to date, and we need your help to make it unforgettable!

The program consists of 50+ races across 5 days. So with over 500 shifts to be covered and varying shift times across the week, there’s something to suit everyone!

More details and the full racing schedule can be found at the Road Nationals website.

Roles on offer:


• Workforce Assistant

o Facilitate the check-in and check-out process of event volunteers;
o Perform uniform and meal distribution processes;
o Answer any general enquiries/assist with briefings;
o Support the Workforce Manager in other duties as required such as volunteer redeployment, volunteer roster changes, and volunteer absenteeism.


• Course Marshal

o Course Marshals help ensure the safety of the event. They are assigned to designated areas along the race course to help ensure that throughout the race, the course is safe for riders to compete on. We encourage you to have a book and picnic chair so you can be comfortable throughout your shift.


• Signage Assistant

o The signage team install the mesh signage outlined in the signage plan.
o Signage will need to be as accurate as possible when positioning.


• Parking Marshal

o As a parking marshal, you will assist all competitors and spectators into the designated car spaces and ensure the whole area is utilised efficiently.


• Pedestrian Crossing Marshal

o You will be deployed at pedestrian crossing locations which are high foot-traffic areas. You will need to keep the course clear of spectators while the race is approaching and traveling through these areas.
o Assist spectators and public with safely crossing the road, while also ensuring the safety of the cyclists.


• General Assistance

o This shift is perfect for our all-rounders. If you are happy to do any jobs throughout the day, this is for you! On the day, you could be doing a range of jobs including signage assistant, course or parking marshal or working at the pedestrian crossings.



All volunteers will receive:

• T-shirt and hi-vis vest
• Snacks / lunch
• Pre-event training – also at check-in, volunteers will receive a briefing and be shown their allocated location and specific duties
• Public Liability Insurance
• An exclusive group photo with the Road Nationals Champion
• $50 per shift allowance, provided to your club/group for volunteering, or for individual remuneration.



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