Pathways Manager

Help inspire the next generation and shape the future of Netball Victoria.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Pathways Manager to lead our athlete and technical official development programs, ensuring Victoria continues to produce world-class talent on and off the court.

About Netball Victoria

At Netball Victoria, we're more than a sporting organisation, we're a community dedicated to empowering lives through netball. Guided by our values of empowerment, innovation, and leadership, we aim to inspire and grow the sport while making a lasting impact – from grassroots to elite level.

About the role

Reporting to the GM – High Performance and Pathways, as the Pathways Manager you'll be at the heart of our High-Performance team. You will lead our athlete and technical official (coaches, umpires and bench officials) development programs, creating a world-class pathway that identifies, nurtures and develops talent across Victoria. Spanning competition and pathway integration, high-performance pathways, strategy, policy and planning and stakeholder engagement and communication, you will need to be nimble, organised and able to juggle competing priorities.

With two direct reports, you're a natural leader who is passionate and motivated to see others succeed and you have proven ability to thrive in a high-performance, fast paced sporting environment.

Due to the nature of the role, weekend and out of hours will be required.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Leading the design and delivery of Netball Victoria's pathways programs for athletes and technical officials (coaches, umpires and bench officials).
• Monitoring performance, participation, and progression through the pathway to achieve targets and metrics
• Overseeing strategic and operational plans to achieve Victorian netball dominance in line with our High-Performance Plan.
• Collaborating with coaches, staff and partners to align state and national programs.
• Embedding best practice frameworks for talent identification, development and progression.
• Building strong alignment between Netball Victoria, Netball Australia and the Victorian Institute of Sport.
• Driving a high-performance culture while supporting the wellbeing and development of athletes, officials and staff.
• Promoting a collaborative high-performance culture aligned with Netball Victoria values.
• Leading effective communication with athletes, technical officials, staff, affiliates, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and consistency
• Mentoring and empowering direct reports, building capability and leadership across the Pathways team.

What you will bring:

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in sports management, business administration, coaching or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a leadership role in athlete or technical official development, high-performance programs, pathways management or competition delivery within the sporting industry.
• Experience developing and implementing talent identification, athlete development, and pathways/high-performance programs.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and child safety or welfare requirements relevant to athlete development programs will be highly regarded.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Valid Driver's License.

Desirable

• Experience in the sport or not-for-profit sector, preferably within a member-based organisation, with both volunteer community and elite components
• Experience in designing and delivering training or capacity-building programs for athletes, coaches, or officials.
• Familiarity with performance frameworks and selection policies.

What we offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements and recognition that our work doesn't always fit a 9-to-5 schedule.
• Exclusive Perks: Free parking onsite, gym access, tickets to Melbourne Vixens home games, and partner discounts.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu vaccines, and a welcoming, inclusive culture.

To view the full PD for this role, click HERE.

If you're ready to play your role in shaping the future of Victorian netball, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your application, including both covering letter and CV to
Sharelle McMahon
via

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 8 October.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into every application. While we're unable to respond to everyone, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Netball Victoria is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and fostering a culture of safety and empowerment. All applicants are required to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during employment. Learn more about our Safeguarding Commitment at Netball Victoria Child Safety.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity in all forms. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

We regret that we are unable to accept recruitment agency applications.