General Manager

Hills Raiders Basketball Association Inc.; Shire Of Mundaring; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hills Raiders Basketball Association Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead the organization, aligning Board strategy with actions across staff and volunteers. You will shape community engagement, governance, and program delivery while driving growth and sustainability.

The role requires strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, with responsibility for all operations, finances, and stakeholder relations across the Hills region and Perth area.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-functional environment.
• Proven capability in operational and financial management in a not-for-profit or community sport setting.
• Strong governance, risk, and compliance understanding.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering strategic and operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HRBA in implementing the 2030 Strategic Plan with staff and volunteers.
• Oversee programs including Aussie Hoops, domestic competitions, WABL, NBL1, Ability Hoops, and schools.
• Develop and execute a diversified revenue strategy with sponsors, grants, and events.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and ensure financial transparency.

Skills

Senior leadership

Financial management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Community sport knowledge

People management

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Executive Full Time Mundaring, WA Now Hiring

Hills Raiders Basketball Association (HRBA) is the heart of basketball in the Mundaring Hills, a welcoming, community-driven organisation delivering domestic competitions, WABL pathways, inclusive programs, school partnerships, and coach and official development.

As our most senior staff member, the General Manager leads the entire organisation, translating the Board’s strategic direction into action, building a high-performing culture, growing participation, and positioning HRBA as a recognised leader in community basketball across the Hills.

This is a high-impact role for someone who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on operator, who thrives leading teams, building community, and making things happen.

Our Values

Integrity

We act with honesty and fairness

Respect

We value people, roles, and the game

We strive to be our best on and off the court

Our Strategic Pillars

1

People & Community

Build a connected, values-driven basketball community where everybody belongs.

2

Clear pathways from grassroots to elite, for players, coaches and officials.

3

Organisational Strength & Governance

Financial sustainability, risk management, and robust governance frameworks.

4

Capacity Building

Facility advocacy, digital infrastructure, and long-term growth.

Strategic leadership & governance

• Implement the HRBA 2030 Strategic Plan; keep staff and volunteers aligned to organisational goals.
• Partner closely with the Board, providing timely reporting on operations, finances, and strategic progress.
• Represent HRBA at Basketball WA forums, industry bodies, and community events.
• Act as key liaison with affiliated clubs, fostering a ‘one Hills Raiders’ culture.

People leadership & culture

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of staff and volunteers.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture that attracts quality people.
• Provide strategic oversight for all programs – Aussie Hoops, domestic competitions, WABL, NBL1, Ability Hoops, and school programs.
• Lead the NBL1 working group, including development of a business plan and pathway in collaboration with Basketball WA.
• Build inclusive and emerging formats to grow accessibility and participation across all ages and abilities.
• Lead the annual budget process; ensure financial performance is transparent and sustainable.
• Develop a diversified revenue strategy including sponsorships, grants, merchandise, and events.
• Oversee risk management, compliance, child safeguarding, and member protection practices.

Facilities & infrastructure

• Lead advocacy for additional court space and facility improvements with local government and the Arena Working Group.
• Oversee digital infrastructure including competition management systems, live scoring, and data capability.
• Strengthen relationships with local schools, community organisations, local government, and sponsors.
• Build HRBA’s profile as a trusted, inclusive community hub and leader in Hills basketball.

Selection Criteria

Essential and Desirable

• Senior leadership experiene in a complex, multi-functional environment.
• Proven operational and financial management capability
• Strong understanding of community sport or recreation
• Experience delivering strategic and operational plans
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• People management and volunteer leadership skills
• Knowledge of NFP governance, risk and compliance
• Current Working with Children Check, Police Clearance and driver’s licence.

Desirable experience and skill sets

• Knowledge of Basketball WA pathways and programs
• Experience in sponsorship, revenue generation, or grant writing
• Community engagement or marketing strategy experience
• Familiarity with sport facility planning or asset management
• Familiarity with competition management and/or CRM systems
• First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Working conditions

This is a full-time hybrid role, with the expectation that some hours will be worked on-site at Mundaring Arena in Mundaring, WA, and the majority of the role will be completed from your personal home office. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided to support your work. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during the basketball season. In addition, you will be required to travel across the Hills region and the greater Perth area as required by the role.