Eastern Region Netball Lead — Hybrid & Community Impact

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

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