Participation Manager

About Us

Netball WA (NWA) is seeking a dynamic and passionate Participation Manager to lead the growth of netball participation across Western Australia. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a lasting impact on community engagement and inclusion in sport.

Primary Purpose of Position

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a max term contract to cover a 12-month period of parental leave.

Reporting to the General Manager (GM) Community Netball, the Participation Manager will be responsible for developing and growing participation, community engagement and inclusion strategies and programs that will maximise the acquisition and retention of participants across existing and new markets, whilst capitalising on the community connection to the West Coast Fever.

The Participation Manager has a critical role to play in the collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and develop the Participation workforce, ensuring team cohesion and succession planning.
• Implement quality control measures for sustainable workforce development.
• Oversee the growth and sustainability of Participation and Community Engagement programs.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to meet objectives.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with sponsors, government, and education sectors.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and event scheduling.
• Identify and secure external funding and grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver and promote programs.
• Manage governance tasks including reporting, data collection, and grant acquittals.
• Respond to general enquiries and support commercial deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with NWA policies and child safeguarding standards.
• Perform other duties as directed by the GM Community Netball.

Essential Criteria

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver community programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking.
• Financial and project management experience.
• Commitment to child safety and NWA's values: United, Integrity, Courageous, Leadership, Excellence.

What we offer

At Netball WA, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that values work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Free on-site parking at the Gold Netball Centre
• Tickets to home events
• Fantastic sporting brand discounts
• Mobile phone allowance
• Employer funded paid top-up parental leave

Please email If you would a copy of the full Position Description

Hours of Work

The sport industry operates outside of traditional business hours, including weekends. To succeed in this role, you must be willing and able to work when and where sport is happening. We have a flexible approach to ensuring our people can balance their family life and personal commitments alongside the demands of the industry.

How to apply

Applicants are asked to apply via Seek or the Netball WA website. Please include a resume and cover letter in your application which outlines your ability to meet the Essential Criteria. Any questions related to your application or please contact

NWA is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe, child friendly organisation, in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and in addition to adopting Netball Australia's Child Safeguarding Policy. All NWA Staff, NWA engaged volunteers and Affiliates (which includes Associations, Clubs and Authorised Providers) are responsible for promoting and protecting the interests, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Applications close 5:00pm (ASWST) on Friday 17 October Netball WA reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.