Why choose Baseball Australia?

• Be part of a national sporting body
• Career development & networking opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Involvement in exciting national & international events
• Make an impact in Australian sport

About Baseball Australia

Baseball Australia (BA) is the governing body for all levels of baseball throughout Australia and a recognised member of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the Australian Sports Commission.  

BA is committed to raising the profile of baseball, increasing participation, delivering amazing experiences for the baseball community and achieving international success. 

As a not-for-profit member organisation, we co-ordinate and support our state and territory associations; each are a crucial touchpoint in growing baseball and supporting national programs locally.   

There are approximately 600 clubs providing baseball to over 33,000 active and registered baseball players in Australia.  

Perks of working with Baseball Australia

• Be part of a national sport – contribute to the growth of baseball across Australia and support grassroots through to elite competitions.
• Unique career experience – work in a dynamic sporting environment that’s different from a standard office job.
• Networking opportunities – connect with athletes, coaches, officials, sponsors, and the wider sporting community.
• Professional development – access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to grow your career in sports management, events, or administration.
• Event involvement – hands-on experience supporting national tournaments, international competitions, and promotional events.
• Inclusive team culture – join a supportive workplace that values teamwork, respect, and diversity.
• Health & wellbeing focus – being part of a sports organisation often includes wellness initiatives, access to facilities, or a healthy workplace environment.
• Contributing to community impact – help inspire the next generation of players and encourage participation in sport at all levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager - Growth and Experience and National Tournaments Manager, this position is responsible for: 

• Coordination and support related to Baseball’s implementation of its PlayWell participation strategy. 
• Technical support, development and implementation of baseball’s technology platforms including GameDay, Canopi, Little League Data Centre, Baseball’s Coaching App and the Information Hub.  
• Operational and administrative support of the logistics for National Events 
• Coordination of other related travel in addition to procurement of uniforms and equipment as necessary 

PlayWell implementation 

• Support GM Growth and Experience and state and territory associations to identify geographic areas for growth of Baseball in Australia in line with the PlayWell strategy. 
• Provide high quality customer service and knowledge to state and territory associations for Sporting Schools programs, seamlessly guiding their experience to successfully deliver the programs.  
• Work with the marketing and communications team to develop regional and local campaigns to support the growth of baseball in Australia. 

GameDay Support and Development 

• Undertake substantial online and on the job learning and development to become the national technical expert for baseball on GameDay, the sport management platform of baseball in Australia. 
• Support GM Growth and Experience, National Tournaments Manager and state and territory associations to set up GameDay forms and products as required.  
• Be the key contact point for GameDay staff for baseball in Australia, proactively identifying and resolving issues. 

Game Development Technology 

• Working with GM Growth and Experience, GM Performance Pathways and various stakeholders to drive the development and use of Canopi, Coaching App and any future technology implementation for Baseball in Australia.  
• Assist with the Little League Datacentre requirements for Little League International. 

 National Tournament Support  

• Develop consistent and coordinated system to arrange travel for National Events and provide support to team staff. 
• Continually refine and improve systems and processes to improve efficiencies that can be applied to other areas of BA that require travel coordination. 
• Pre and post event reporting requirements for National Events 
• Where required travel to National Events to assist in the onsite delivery and execution.  

Relationship Management & Collaboration 

• Proactively undertake open and regular communications with all relevant stakeholders and customers involved in Baseball in Australia, including staff, athletes, coaches, teachers, parents , charters, officials and service providers.  
• Foster a collaborative team spirit focused on service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders and customers. 
• Demonstrates a strong customer-first mindset, actively seeking opportunities to improve service delivery and working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and implement the best possible solutions. 

Budget Management

• This role does not have budget management responsibilities but is aware of the budgets their role works within and is focused on achieving financial targets set. 

Work autonomously

• Work proactively with guidance from the Growth and Experience Manager, National Tournament Manager and CEO. 
• Confidently bring new ideas and ways of working to Baseball in Australia, knowing that these will be valued and discussed. 
• Comply with relevant legislation and Baseball Australia’s policies and procedures, including equity, health and safety and the National Integrity Framework and exhibit good practice in relation to same.  
• Model and promote the principles and values embodied in Baseball Australia’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.  
• Support a culture of protecting all children and young people in programs and provide a safe and respectful environment for all participants. 

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications  

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in sport or business management. 
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check 

Knowledge and Experience  

• Knowledge and understanding of the Australian sporting landscape.  
• Experience working with a range of software and technology platforms. 

About You 

• You are a proactive self-starter with a growth mindset, always looking for opportunities to learn, improve, and contribute to positive outcomes. 
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working across multiple facets of an organisation, and are committed to delivering great service and experiences for internal and external stakeholders. 

Competencies 

• Drives Execution – Completes operational priorities comprehensively within agreed timeframes.   
• Strives for Excellence – Strives for high standards; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; defining success by goal achievement and continuous improvement.  
• Supports Teamwork and Co-operation – Works effectively in team situations; uses personal strengths and talents to complement others; maintains collaborative relationships; co-operates with others to resolve problems and achieve goals. 
• Understands and Leverages Technology – enjoys managing technology to integrate and manipulate information for decision making, efficiency and productivity; identifies appropriate technology to resolve issues; navigates change and quickly learns unfamiliar technology. 
• Innovates with Initiative – Uses information from a variety of sources; attends to imminent issues while maintaining an awareness of emerging opportunities. 
• Engages and Motivates – Mobilises self and others; builds momentum by building coalitions and momentum by communicating clearly and consistently. 
• Cultivates Networks and Partnerships - Initiates and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and potential partners inside and outside the organisation. 
• Understands and Leverages Technology – enjoys managing technology to integrate and manipulate information for decision making, efficiency and productivity; identifies appropriate technology to resolve issues; navigates change and quickly learns unfamiliar technology. 

Key working relationships:

• General Manager – Growth and Experience 
• National Tournament Manager 
• CEO 
• Immediate team members 
• State and territory associations colleagues 

Other Requirements 

Working with Children 

As part of your duty, you must recognise that children and young people require special care and attention in order to feel safe and you will be committed to protecting and prioritising the safety of children and young people involved in programs and services. 

Citizenship/Visa 

You must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. You are required to notify the organisation if your right to work in Australia ceases. 

Police Check  
Holds or ability to hold and maintain a satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment. 

License 

Holds a current driver’s license