National GM, Diving Participation & Sport Development

Streamline HR; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Diving Australia is seeking an exceptional General Manager - Participation & Sport Development to join the executive team. Working with the CEO and key stakeholders nationwide, you will lead the national participation and sport development agenda, shaping pathways, inclusion and community engagement across Australia.

You’ll build partnerships with State Sporting Organisations, clubs, schools and communities, drive funding opportunities, governance improvements and data-driven impact measurement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sport development, participation and strategic program leadership.
• Strong understanding of the Australian sporting system and federated environments.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability.
• Experience managing budgets, applying for grants, funding programs and resources.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership across participation, capability building, stakeholder engagement and sport development.
• Leading and implementing national participation and sport development strategies.
• Growing community, club, recreational and school-based participation.
• Developing innovative programs that attract and retain participants.
• Driving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Strengthening coach, official and volunteer development programs.
• Building trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the sporting landscape.
• Identifying and securing funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Supporting governance, organisational capability and operational excellence.
• Using data and insights to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Contributing to the strategic leadership and success of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Funding programs

Data analysis

Education

Sport Management degree

Job description

Diving Australia is seeking an exceptional General Manager - Participation & Sport Development to join the executive team. Working with the CEO and key stakeholders nationwide, you will lead the national participation and sport development agenda, shaping pathways, inclusion and community engagement across Australia.

You’ll build partnerships with State Sporting Organisations, clubs, schools and communities, drive funding opportunities, governance improvements and data-driven impact measurement