Location: Hybrid – Softball Australia Head Office – Albert Park

Head Office: Sports House – Albert Park, Victoria

Reports to: National Talent Pathway Manager

Softball Australia – About the Organisation

Softball Australia (SA) is the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for the sport and has eight member States and Territories across the country. There are over 23,000 members and over 100K+ players in Australia ranging from grassroots through to elite talent.

SA has recently launched its new five-year strategic plan with a vision that softball is for everybody and inspiring heroes on the world stage. Our purpose is to promote and develop a thriving and attractive national sport that builds friendships, community, and elite skills to successfully compete. We do well, we do good, and we have fun!

As part of the new strategy, we have four key priorities of People, Play, Promote and Perform. At SA, our values include, Unified, Respect, Creative & Brave and Fun.

We exist for our members and govern the sport to ensure safe, inclusive, and respectful environments at all levels. Under the Perform pillar of Softball Australia’s strategic plan, our goal is to cultivate world-class athletes and systems that drive sustained success on the global stage. This involves developing rigorous high-performance pathways, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, and utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance athlete performance. Central to this effort is the alignment with the AIS Win Well strategy, which emphasizes holistic athlete well-being, ethical conduct, and collaborative innovation. We strive to create a culture where athletes not only achieve podium finishes at major international competitions but also thrive personally and professionally, embodying the values of honesty, integrity, and fairness. Through unified efforts, respect for the game, and a fun yet ambitious approach, we aim to inspire and equip our athletes to excel and become heroes on the world stage.

Softball Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

The Role

Reporting to the National Talent Pathway Manager, the Events Coordinator will manage the delivery of all aspects of Softball Australia’s events program. This includes National Championships, domestic competitions featuring our national teams, and other major events delivered from the head office.

You’ll collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the sport, from state and territory hosts to volunteers, sponsors, and officials. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with events experience ready to take the next step in their sporting administration career.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver national-level softball events across Australia
• Manage event budgets, reporting and financial processes
• Coordinate tournament officials, volunteers, and contractors
• Ensure compliance with integrity, safety, and safeguarding policies
• Oversee event marketing, branding, publications and communications
• Build strong working relationships with states/territories, venues, and partners
• Lead event reviews and continuous improvement processes
• Contribute to strategic planning, facility auditing, and risk management
• Ensure seamless event experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a close-knit national team making a meaningful impact
• Lead the delivery of high-profile sporting events
• Work in a supportive and flexible environment with a fun and passionate team
• Be involved in a sport that celebrates inclusion, participation, and high performance