Executive General Manager

Location: Melbourne

Industry: Recreation / Sport

Executive General Manager - Community & Government

Netball Australia is seeking an Executive General Manager - Community & Government to lead participation growth, community engagement, and government partnerships to grow the game across Australia. Our organisation values safety, inclusivity and collaboration, and strives to make Netball a sport for all people.

Our Netball DNA

BELONG - We create and foster a safe and respectful environment. We are united by a shared purpose but recognise and support differing opinions and identities.

BE YOUR BEST - The ongoing pursuit to be better and bring out the best in others.

BE BOLD - We step outside our comfort zone and are courageous in our exploration of the new.

You are passionate about sport, about people, strategically focused and have a depth of knowledge about what Community means to Sport, to participants, to fans and to the future growth of the game.

• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and lead the relationships with our State and Territory Member Organisations
  • Build combined KPI's and measure and track progress across all key community participation metrics
  • Manage the relationships with Australian Sports Commission including ensuring NA is delivering its obligations on all funding requirements
• Community
  • Lead participation growth, workforce capability improvement, stakeholder and partnership management and the provision of tailored customer experiences
  • Provide strategic leadership to ensure the growth and management of Netball participation by relevant stakeholders is focused on growing the game's footprint and participation base
  • Lead and manage identified major strategic Community Pillar projects as required including cross business integration
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of major projects across the business to foster collaborative, agile ways of working
  • Provide sound recommendations to the CEO regarding participation growth needs and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Develop and manage positive partnerships with sponsors, businesses, government and other organisations
  • Foster collaborative partnerships with Member Organisations, Sport Australia, government departments and other system stakeholders to grow the game
  • Oversee the creation and development of opportunities for attracting new investment and additional funding from external stakeholders
  • Support the work of Netball Australia in engaging and delivering value to commercial sponsors and partners
  • Develop and manage annual Netball Australia Community budgets
• Government Engagement
  • Increase Netball's influence with Government at all levels by providing intelligence to underpin effective advocacy and engagement
  • Provide support to Member Organisations and SSN Clubs for advocacy to and engagement with Government
  • Manage Government funding relationships, pursue additional revenue opportunities, and ensure funding and reporting obligations are met
  • Collaborate with the Head of Business Intelligence to maintain and enrich a government data intelligence repository
• First Nations, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Lead the organisation's strategy for and engagement with First Nations peoples, aligning with the Declaration of Commitment and Reconciliation actions
  • Provide subject matter expertise and networks for priority initiatives that improve inclusive practice and foster diversity, with focus on multicultural and LGBTIQ+ audiences
• Confident Girls Foundation
  • Provide targeted support for the Foundation's strategy development and governance

• An understanding of Federated Sports models, ideally with experience within Netball
• Ability to make complex decisions autonomously within legislation, regulations, strategies and policies
• Knowledge of the Australian sport sector and capability to engage with sector resources to achieve objectives
• Strong strategic planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Financial management and budgeting knowledge
• Project management skills and lifecycle understanding
• Excellent communication skills for influencing staff, stakeholders and the netball community
• Subject matter expertise in diversity and inclusive practice, particularly with First Nations communities

Netball Australia prioritises safeguarding and provides a safe environment for child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment, with ongoing supervision, support and training provided.

We are a collaborative, supportive and diverse culture that promotes development of our team members and values a diverse and inclusive environment for all.

If this sounds like you, please submit your current CV and cover letter. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.