General Manager

Mornington District Basketball Association; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mornington District Basketball Association (MDBA) is seeking a new General Manager to lead the organisation and deliver on its strategic priorities in a busy not-for-profit community sport setting in Melbourne. You will work with the Committee of Management to guide growth, drive governance, and engage stakeholders, volunteers, and partners; they value inclusive leadership and strong communication.

Applicants should have management and team leadership experience; working with children/vulnerable

Qualifications

• Experience in management, administration and team leadership.
• Understanding of the not-for-profit community sporting sector is valued.
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation and deliver on strategic priorities.
• Work with the Committee of Management to drive growth and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

People Management

Job description

Mornington District Basketball Association

• Full Time
• $90,000 to $110,000 pa

Description

Mornington District Basketball Association (MDBA) is seeking to appoint a new General Manager to lead the organisation and deliver on its strategic priorities.

Following 11.5 years of dedicated service, our current General Manager has accepted a new career opportunity, leaving the Association in a strong position for its next phase of growth and development. This presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable leader to build on a solid foundation and continue driving the organisation forward.

Working closely with the Committee of Management, the successful applicant will lead a busy and diverse not-for-profit community sporting organisation. The role requires a highly motivated professional with strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.

Applicants should possess relevant experience in management, administration and team leadership. An understanding of the basketball landscape, community sport sector and volunteer-based organisations will be highly regarded.

At MDBA, we value potential and diverse experiences. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every requirement outlined in the position description, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for the right person to join our team and recognise that skills and experience can be developed.

• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Application Instruction

To apply, please submit your resume together with a one page statement outlining your background, experience and the value you would bring to the MDBA team.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Mornington District Basketball Association is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.