Rugby Club Growth & Development Lead

Rugby Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby Australia is seeking a Club Development Manager to drive the Community Rugby Club Development initiative across Victoria, in partnership with Rugby Victoria. You will engage clubs, build capacity, and deliver strategic plans that foster inclusive environments for all players and members.

In this role, you will implement the national strategy, develop resources with stakeholders, and support governance and financial procedures to ensure efficient club operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication for strategic directions and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Self-starter with proactive attitude and initiative.
• Ability to mobilise teams to act strategically.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience managing people.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
• Experience delivering practical community programs and projects.
• Working knowledge of Community Rugby standards and opportunities.
• Experience managing infrastructure, facilities or grants projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement Rugby Australia’s Community Rugby Club Development strategy in Victoria.
• Develop strategic plans with Club Development Committee members.
• Support governance, financial procedures and operational efficiencies for clubs.
• Deliver project action plans and reporting methods for Legacy projects.
• Foster influential relationships with Rugby Australia, Rugby Victoria and key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Issue resolution

Program delivery

Rugby/community rugby knowledge

Infrastructure/grants experience

Education

Sport management/Development degree

Working with Children Check (Victoria)

Job description

Rugby Australia is seeking a Club Development Manager to drive the Community Rugby Club Development initiative across Victoria, in partnership with Rugby Victoria. You will engage clubs, build capacity, and deliver strategic plans that foster inclusive environments for all players and members.

In this role, you will implement the national strategy, develop resources with stakeholders, and support governance and financial procedures to ensure efficient club operations.