Program Manager (PacificAus Sports)

About Netball Australia

Netball Australia (NA) is the driving force behind netball in Australia, shaping the game from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball (WN), NA oversees national teams, the elite Suncorp Super Netball league, and fosters the sport at every level, from local courts to the global stage. For nearly 100 years, NA has led, inspired, and supported a myriad of opportunities for thousands of communities and millions of Australians to play, deliver, watch, and ultimately love our sport.

With over 8.2 million Australians interested in netball, and over 4 million considered to be core fans of Suncorp Super Netball, our game is in great shape with the incredible success of our elite competitions propelling strong participation and fanbase growth domestically and globally.

We are rightly proud of our heritage, our standing, and our successes. Few teams in any sport, and even fewer organisations in any industry, enjoy the position and the positive pressure of being No. 1 in the World! You will be joining a team of passionate individuals who take pride in their skills, love what they do and thoroughly enjoy being part of making Netball one of the most loved sports in Australia.

On the cusp of our centenary, and significant opportunity leading into the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, there has never been a more exciting time to join.

About The Role

Netball Australia's international programs are designed to empower women and girls globally through the sport of netball. By using netball as a vehicle for engagement, these initiatives promote leadership, confidence, and community involvement, helping women and girls to grow both on and off the court. Through partnerships and outreach, NA is committed to creating positive social impact and advancing gender equality worldwide.

This exciting position will support the management of NA’s international development programs, with a strong focus on social impact and public diplomacy. The role will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the PacificAus Sports program and assist in other activities that develop sustainable pathways in targeted nations, while building the capacity of those working within the program.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Tracking and monitoring the implementation of program deliverables and identifying and mitigating risk.
• Developing positive relationships with all key stakeholders and partners including regular liaison with the Pacific region, government and non-government organisations.
• Preparing budgets, acquittals, briefings and high-quality reports.
• Assisting with setting up the correct processes and systems to manage and monitor grants submissions.
• Establishing and maintaining a program-wide monitoring and evaluation framework and introducing relevant monitoring and evaluation tools for program reporting.
• Contributing to broader Market Development team programs and activities.
• Supporting Pacific Partners with program rollout and implementation across the region.
• Work with Pacific Partners to help build their capacity to deliver the programs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Delivering activities in accordance with NA policies and procedures.
• Input into the NA strategic objectives and Market Development long-term strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT and other NA team pillars to identify opportunities enhance program and achieve objectives.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required as part of this role.

About You

• Relevant tertiary education/s
• Political acumen and demonstrated experience developing relationships with Government departments and international organisations.
• Strong administration and project management skills with a proven ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and proven ability to build rapport and work with a complex and diverse group of stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of best practice sport development principles.
• Experience in report writing, submitting funding applications, preparing and monitoring budgets and producing financial acquittals.
• Excited by challenges and motivated to find solutions that work for all parties.
• Ability to work autonomously and simultaneously as an integral team member.
• Experience writing funding applications to government.
• Demonstrated alignment with NA values.
• Competence with the Microsoft Office suite of products, email and the internet.
• Alignment to, and champion of our DNA.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance/willingness to obtain.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

What We Offer

• Vibrant Culture: A supportive, inclusive, high-energy, and values-driven team with a passion for our sport.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home alongside office connection days, based on role requirements.
• Employee Wellbeing: Additional Wellbeing Leave, Annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks.
• Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Leave, Birthday Leave.
• Pets in the Office Fridays, Opportunity to attend Netball matches, and free breakfast bar on-site

The role is based at Netball’s Head Office in Fitzroy/Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country where you will be spoilt for choice on great coffee spots! Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of Netball HQ and traditional office hours may be required. Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager. Reporting into the Head of Market Development, this role is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis until 30 June 2028.

We reserve the right to shortlist & interview prior to the advertisement expiry, so if this sounds like you, and we hope it does – please submit your application as soon as possible. We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Netball Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment and must be able to hold valid checks at all times throughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborative, supportive and diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or culture do not define you nor impact your application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverse, inclusive and safe environment for all.

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