Term: Part-time (4 days), with opportunity to expand to full-time (5 days)

Reports to: Territory Operations Manager - ACT Softball

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 Territory Operations Manager - ACT Softball, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver school-based programs to attract and retain participants.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, clubs, and community groups.
• Plan and manage junior and social competitions, ensuring smooth operations from scheduling to registration.
• Supervise casual staff, coaches, and volunteers to deliver high-quality programs.
• Maintain and report on the member database, supporting strong governance and accurate records.
• Assist with office administration, event delivery, and basic finance tasks.

This role is hands-on and varied - one day you might be at a school clinic introducing kids to the game, the next managing competition draws or supporting a national championship event at Hawker International Softball Centre.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Passionate about community sport and participation growth.
• Confident in working with schools and community organisations.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work outside standard hours when required (e.g. competitions, events).

Experience in sport administration, community development, or competition management is an advantage, but just as important is your energy, initiative, and commitment to creating great experiences for participants.

Why Join Us?

At Softball Australia, our vision is simple: softball is for everybody. We believe in creating fun, inclusive, and safe environments where people can connect, play, and thrive - whether at the grassroots or on the world stage. You’ll be joining a supportive team with shared values of Unified, Respect, Creative & Brave, and Fun.