Netball Development Officer

Caloundra District Netball Association; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Caloundra District Netball Association (CDNA) is seeking an experienced, organised leader to drive the Player Development agenda. The role is paid casual, averaging 10–15 hours weekly, with some evening and weekend work as the development calendar requires.

You will collaborate with the Executive, Coaching Convenor and club partners to expand pathways for players of all ages and abilities. You’ll build annual development plans, run junior programs and clinics, coordinate camps and wellness

Qualifications

• Experience in player development or coaching, ideally in netball.
• Good knowledge of player development principles and netball pathways.
• Able to plan and run programs for players of different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication, people and organisational skills.
• Comfortable bringing coaches, facilitators and volunteers together.
• A real commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive environments for players.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development plan: Build the annual Player Development Plan, budget and program calendar and report monthly to the Executive Committee.
• Junior development: Review and run the Junior Development Program, plus specialist clinics, school holiday programs and weekend sessions.
• Representative pathways: Work with the Representative Convenor on programs such as Netball Holiday Camps and Prep for Rep; coordinate wellness, strength and conditioning sessions and help organise selection panels.
• Running the programs: Find dates, venues, coaches and specialist facilitators and work with the Association Administrator on bookings, registrations and communications with participants.
• Building relationships: Work with Netball Queensland, clubs and the Grants Officer to find resources, funding and sponsorship for development programs.
• Improving what we do: Track participation and outcomes, gather feedback from players, coaches and clubs and recommend new initiatives.

Skills

Player development

Coaching

Netball pathways

Program planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Child safety

Inclusion

Job description

Ready to shape the future of netball? Caloundra District Netball Association (CDNA) is looking for an experienced, passionate, organised leader to drive player development across the Association. It's a paid casual role averaging 10–15 hours a week and could include nights and weekends. Hours move with the annual development calendar.

You'll report to the Executive and work closely with the Coaching Convenor, the Representative Convenor and our affiliated clubs. Together you'll give players of every age and ability the chance to build their skills, move through the pathways and stay in the game.

Quick summary of what you'll be doing

Leading the development plan: Build the annual Player Development Plan, budget and program calendar and report monthly to the Executive Committee.

Junior development: Review and run the Junior Development Program, plus specialist clinics, school holiday programs and weekend sessions.

Representative pathways: Work with the Representative Convenor on programs such as Netball Holiday Camps and Prep for Rep. Coordinate wellness, strength and conditioning sessions and help organise selection panels.

Running the programs: Find dates, venues, coaches and specialist facilitators and work with the Association Administrator on bookings, registrations and communications with participants.

Building relationships: Work with Netball Queensland, clubs and the Grants Officer to find resources, funding and sponsorship for development programs.

Improving what we do: Track participation and outcomes, gather feedback from players, coaches and clubs and recommend new initiatives.

About you

Experience in player development or coaching, ideally in netball

Good knowledge of player development principles and netball pathways

Able to plan and run programs for players of different ages and abilities

Strong communication, people and organisational skills

Comfortable bringing coaches, facilitators and volunteers together

A real commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive environments for players

Desirable:

Intermediate Coaching Certification, or working towards it

Requirements

A current Blue Card or applicable exemption, or willing to obtain one

Willing to undergo a criminal history check

Registered member of Netball Queensland, through an affiliated club or directly with the Association

Hold a Netball Queensland Child Safeguarding certification, or willing to complete it

Willing to sign the Association's confidentiality agreement

Since 1984, CDNA has been where kids fall in love with netball. With 10 clubs and a pathway that runs from Little Netty's all the way to the Sunshine Coast Lightning, you’ll shape the players of tomorrow, in flexible hours and with a team that has your back.

Applications close 1 December 2026