Location: Softball NT Headquarters - Tracy Village, Darwin

Term: Full time or Part Time Considered. Ongoing position subject to funding

Reports to: General Manager - Corporate Services

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 General Manager - Corporate Services, the Regional Manager will:

• Lead participation, membership growth and program delivery across the NT.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the NT Government, schools, clubs, and volunteers.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Softball NT including finance, staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Support the Softball NT Board with governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive marketing, events, and risk management initiatives to ensure softball remains safe, inclusive and thriving across the Territory.

This is a key leadership role, with responsibility for growing the game while maintaining a positive culture of support, challenge and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

We’re seeking a leader who brings:

• Qualifications and/or experience in sports management, business or administration.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budget management.
• Experience developing and delivering participation and development programs in sport or similar fields.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build strong relationships with government, schools, boards and community sport organisations.
• Proven leadership ability, with skills in building positive, supportive team cultures.
• High-level organisation, planning and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and CRMs

You’ll also hold (or be willing to obtain):

• Working with Children Check
• First Aid & CPR Certification

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to:

• Lead softball in the Northern Territory at a pivotal time.
• Work with a passionate community of volunteers, athletes and supporters.
• Develop programs that make a difference in schools, clubs and communities.
• Be part of a sport that values fun, respect, creativity, unity and inclusion.