Who are we?
Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) manages and operates Red Energy Arena, Borough Club, St Arnaud Sporting Club and Swan Hill Indoor Sports and Recreation Centre. As an organisation, we pride ourselves on being a leading sports and entertainment centre, delivering a community focused hub through various sport codes, entertainment events, business functions and family moments supported with delicious cuisines and refreshing beverages.
About the role:
The Head of Basketball is responsible for leading the strategic direction, growth, and operational delivery of all basketball programs at Bendigo Stadium Ltd. This role ensures high quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experiences from grassroots to elite levels, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships, driving participation, and building a high performing team aligned with BSL’s values and community focused approach.
What you’ll be doing:
- Drive the strategic direction of basketball, aligned with organisational goals and community needs, identifying growth opportunities to enhance competitions and increase participation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including Bendigo Basketball Association (BBA), Basketball Victoria, Basketball Australia, local associations, clubs, coaches, volunteers, Bendigo Spirit and participants.
- Oversee Operations & Compliance - oversight of scheduling, registrations, game day logistics, and competition compliance, ensuring adherence to child safety and conduct standards.
- Lead, mentor and support a multidisciplinary team.
What we’re looking for:
- Formal qualifications in Sports Management or related business degree.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in sports administration, preferably basketball.
- Ability to build rapport quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Proven ability to build, maintain, and influence partnerships with external and internal groups and organisations.
- Have vision and a strategic mind that can see the big picture and opportunities.
- Experienced in leading teams, preferably in high performance environments.
Why join us?
- Be at the forefront of regional Victoria’s most exciting sports & events precinct
- Enjoy available on-site parking
- Thrive in a collaborative and supportive work culture
- Access professional development opportunities to grow your career
Interested?
A position description is available on Red Energy Arena’s website.
A Police Check and Working with Children’s Check will be required.
All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
