Eastern Region Manager

Netball Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: hybrid office working

Exclusive perks: tickets to MelbourneV

Wellbeing support: EAP and vaccines

Job summary

Netball Victoria is seeking an Eastern Region Manager to lead the delivery of participation strategies across Gippsland, strengthening local relationships and supporting affiliates. This role focuses on driving growth, governance, planning and volunteer development within a dynamic regional network.

You will collaborate with internal teams across community, growth, facilities and stakeholder relations to deliver impactful programs and events, while balancing strategic direction with practical

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in sports management, business administration or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in sport, community or membership-based environments.
• Understanding of grassroots sporting organisations and cultures; netball experience is highly regarded.
• Experience working with volunteer-based organisations.

Responsibilities

• Drive participation and growth across the Eastern region by delivering upon Netball Victoria’s participation strategy.
• Support programs such as NetSetGO, school initiatives, diversity and inclusion and pathways.
• Promote competitions and key events across the region.
• Build capability across the network by supporting Associations, Leagues and Clubs with governance, planning, capability uplift and volunteer development.
• Build trusted relationships with affiliates, councils, regional bodies and community stakeholders.
• Act as a key advocate for the region and its needs, including providing local insight into facility planning and infrastructure conversations.
• Share best practice and drive initiatives to improve member experience.
• Shape the strategic direction of netball across the region.
• Manage regional planning, reporting and budgets.
• Build strong relationships across the community to support grassroots netball development and enhance participant and volunteer experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Grassroots sport understanding

Volunteer management

Autonomous work

Stakeholder engagement

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Working with checks compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in sports management or related field

Job description

Help strengthen community netball and make a lasting impact across the Eastern Region

We are looking for our next team member at Netball Victoria. Join us in our Eastern Region Manager role to lead the delivery of our participation strategy across Gippsland, strengthening local relationships, supporting our affiliates, and driving sustainable growth in the game.

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 core values - 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

The Eastern Region Manager is a highly visible, regionally focused leadership role where you’ll act at the connection between Netball Victoria strategy and initiatives and community impact.

You’ll work closely with internal teams across community, growth, facilities and stakeholder relations to deliver programs, initiatives and outcomes that matter on the ground, and on the court.

What you will do

• Drive participation and growth across the Eastern region by delivering upon Netball Victoria’s participation strategy.
• Support programs such as NetSetGO, school initiatives, diversity and inclusion and pathways.
• Promote competitions and key events across the region.
• Build capability across the network by supporting Associations, Leagues and Clubs with governance, planning, capability uplift and volunteer development.
• Build trusted relationships with affiliates, councils, regional bodies and community stakeholders.
• Act as a key advocate for the region and its needs, including providing local insight into facility planning and infrastructure conversations.
• Share best practice and drive initiatives to improve member experience.
• Shape the strategic direction of netball across the region.
• Manage regional planning, reporting and budgets.
• Build strong relationships across the community to support grassroots netball development and enhance participant and volunteer experiences.

Due to the nature of the role, some evening and weekend work will be required.

What you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in sports management, business administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role (sport, community or membership-based environment).
• Understanding of grassroots sporting organisations and cultures, with netball experience highly regarded.
• Experience working with volunteer-based organisations.
• The ability to balance high level thinking with practical delivery.
• Confidence working autonomously in a regional role.
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check.

What we offer:

• Flexibility: Our work doesn’t always fit the 9 to 5.We offer flexibility with hybrid office working arrangements.
• Exclusive Perks: Tickets to Melbourne Vixens home games, and partner discounts.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu vaccines, and a welcoming, inclusive culture.

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.

• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Due to an anticipated high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted directly.