Sport Transformation & Participation Leader

Life Saving Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Saving Victoria is a peak water safety and lifesaving organisation based in Port Melbourne. They seek a Senior Manager to lead the Sport, Participation and Transformation function, delivering the sport strategy, improving participation and workforce sustainability within a hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires strategic leadership, change management and strong financial oversight to advance lifesaving initiatives and stakeholder collaboration across clubs and partners.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in sport, participation, major events, community-based service delivery or a comparable operational environment.
• Demonstrated success leading complex transformation programs and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong experience in change management, stakeholder engagement and navigating complex environments with competing priorities.
• Proven financial and operational management capability, including budgeting, performance monitoring and driving sustainable improvements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check is required (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sport, Participation and Transformation function, driving strategy, performance, participation growth and operational excellence across the portfolio.
• Deliver significant sport and competition reform initiatives, improving event delivery models, workforce practices, service standards and stakeholder outcomes.
• Lead participation and growth strategies that strengthen retention, accessibility, progression pathways and member engagement across the lifesaving movement.
• Champion safety, risk management and operational readiness across the sport portfolio, ensuring high-quality and sustainable event delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with clubs, volunteers, councils, committees and key stakeholders to support successful change and ongoing development.
• Drive financial sustainability through strategic planning, budget management, performance monitoring and initiatives that improve the long-term viability of lifesaving sport.

Skills

Leadership experience

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Team leadership

Job description

Life Saving Victoria is a peak water safety and lifesaving organisation based in Port Melbourne. They seek a Senior Manager to lead the Sport, Participation and Transformation function, delivering the sport strategy, improving participation and workforce sustainability within a hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires strategic leadership, change management and strong financial oversight to advance lifesaving initiatives and stakeholder collaboration across clubs and partners.