Inclusion and Membership Development Lead

Skateboarding Victoria; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Skateboarding Victoria is seeking an Inclusion and Membership Development Lead to deliver Level the Field initiatives, grow an inclusive membership network, and partner with disability organisations and regional partners. The role focuses 80% on Level the Field and 20% on broader membership development, supported by staff and the Project Subcommittee.

The role is home based, full-time, with travel to Melbourne and rural Victoria as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a complex sport, community, inclusion or grant-funded program from planning through to evaluation, with budgets, contracts, risks, reporting and systems improvement.

Responsibilities

• Level the Field delivery: translate funding agreement into schedule; lead Geelong and Gippsland pilots, inclusive programs, coaching and workforce pathways, and coordinate partners.
• Inclusion and partnerships: Work with clubs, councils, disability organisations and regional partners; ensure people with lived experience influence design, delivery and evaluation.
• Inclusive infrastructure and activation: Develop statewide infrastructure strategy for accessible skatepark design and inclusive activation opportunities.
• Membership and organisational development: Improve membership framework, onboarding and retention; maintain records and strengthen systems and Board support.
• Budget and project accountability: Manage budgets, forecasts, milestones, contracts, risks and grant records; raise issues promptly.
• Reporting and evaluation: Provide monthly updates to Board and Subcommittee; coordinate activity and funder reporting.

Job description

Inclusion and Membership Development Lead

The Inclusion and Membership Development Lead will deliver Skateboarding Victoria's Level the Field initiative and grow a stronger, more inclusive membership network.

Working with regional partners and people with disability, you will create opportunities to participate in skateboarding and progress into coaching or employment. You will help clubs sustain these opportunities beyond the pilot project.

This work will also shape how we develop and promote membership, ensuring members with and without disability see its value and receive welcoming, reliable support.

Approximately 80% of the role will focus on Level the Field and 20% on broader membership development, with support from Skateboarding Victoria staff and the Project Subcommittee.

Key responsibilities

• Level the Field delivery: Translate the funding agreement and implementation plan into an achievable delivery schedule. Lead the Geelong and Gippsland pilots, inclusive programs, coaching and workforce pathways, and coordinate delivery partners, consultants and contractors.
• Inclusion and partnerships: Work with clubs, councils, disability organisations and regional partners. Ensure people with lived experience of disability, including the Lived Experience Advisory Group, influence program design, delivery and evaluation.
• Inclusive infrastructure and activation: Draw on input from people with disability, clubs and councils, and work with our existing industry partner to develop a statewide infrastructure strategy that guides accessible skatepark design and inclusive activation opportunities.
• Membership and organisational development: Improve the membership framework, member experience, onboarding and retention. Maintain membership and safeguarding records and strengthen practical systems, compliance and Board support.
• Budget and project accountability: Manage budgets, forecasts, milestones, contracts, risks and grant records within approved plans and delegations. Raise significant financial, delivery or compliance issues promptly.
• Reporting and evaluation: Provide clear monthly updates to the Board and Project Subcommittee. Coordinate subcommittee activity, participate in the Project Working Group, and complete funder reporting, evaluation and acquittal requirements.

What you will bring

Experience leading a complex sport, community, inclusion or grant-funded program from planning through to evaluation, with confidence in budgets, contracts, risks, reporting and practical systems improvement.

The ability to build relationships across clubs, communities, government and delivery partners, communicate clearly with a Board and funders, and work independently in a home-based position.

A commitment to disability inclusion, safeguarding and meaningful engagement with people with lived experience.

Experience in skateboarding, community sport, membership or club development is valued but is not essential. Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience will be considered.

Working arrangements and support

The role is home based and full time, with ordinary hours of 38 hours per week. The approximate four-day Level the Field and one-day organisational development split is a planning guide and can flex around agreed priorities, milestones and events.

Travel to meetings, programs and sessions in Melbourne and rural Victoria is essential. Allow approximately two travel days per month, with scheduling agreed around delivery requirements. Approved work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Skateboarding Victoria's arrangements.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Scheduling and any additional hours or time off will be managed under the applicable employment conditions and agreed working arrangements.

Flexible arrangements and inclusive recruitment

We welcome applications from suitable candidates seeking alternative working arrangements, including part-time hours, job sharing or flexible scheduling. Please outline your proposed arrangement and how it would support the role’s responsibilities and project outcomes. Salary would be pro rata where applicable.

Skateboarding Victoria welcomes applicants with different professional and lived experiences, including people with disability and people from communities underrepresented in skateboarding. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.