Base Fee: $10,000 (AUD) per annum, paid monthly

Travel: All flights, accommodation, transport and meals will be arranged and covered by Softball Australia when travelling with the national teams.

Contract term: This is a fixed-term, two year appointment with the potential to extend through the full 2029 World Cup Cycle, subject to performance

Reports to: General Manager Game Development (GMGD)

Location: Flexible/remote role - Head Office located in Albert Park, Melbourne

Softball Australia - About the Organisation:

We’re Softball Australia (SA) - the national body for softball and the proud home of over 100,000 players across the country. From grassroots fun to elite international competition, we’re here to make sure softball is a sport for everybody - a game that builds friendships, community, and heroes on the world stage.

We’ve just kicked off a bold new five-year strategy with one vision: softball inspires, unites and creates heroes on the world stage. Our focus? People. Play. Promote. Perform.

At SA we live our values - Unified, Respectful, Creative & Brave, and Fun. We build communities, create memories, and support athletes to reach their best both on and off the diamond.

We’re serious about success, but we’re just as serious about enjoying the journey. Because when you work with us, you’ll quickly learn our motto: we do well, we do good, and we have fun!

We’re now looking for a National Head Coach – Steelers to lead Australia’s men’s softball program and drive the team’s pursuit to regain the World Cup title. You’ll bring expertise in high-performance coaching, athlete development, and team culture to help our elite athletes excel on the world stage.

The Role (What You’ll Be Doing):

Softball Australia is seeking a National Head Coach - Steelers to lead the Australian Open Men’s Softball Team in its pursuit to regain the WBSC World Cup title. This role is responsible for designing and delivering the high-performance program, guiding athlete preparation, and building a world-class team culture that supports sustained international success.

You’ll play a central role in leading the team’s strategic and on-field performance, working closely with the General Manager Game Development, assistant coaches, specialist staff and the wider high-performance network. You’ll also collaborate with Member States, the National Institute Network (NIN) and other national coaches to ensure a unified, athlete-focused pathway from development through to elite international competition.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Qualifications:

• Minimum Softball Australia Level 3 Coaching Accreditation (or international equivalent)
• Proven record of ongoing professional development in coaching and athlete performance
• Current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) and completion of required integrity training modules
• Current Safeguarding Children Certification

Experience:

• Demonstrated success coaching at national or international level, ideally within elite men’s softball or comparable high-performance sport
• Expertise in tactical game planning, team management and high-performance program delivery
• Experience in developing and implementing individual athlete development plans and performance monitoring systems
• Strong understanding of sports science principles, athlete data analytics and injury prevention
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of coaches and support staff
• Experience in managing budgets, resources and operational logistics within a performance environment

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, innovative approach to high-performance sport
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, fostering trust and respect within the team
• High levels of personal integrity, discipline and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage athletes, staff and stakeholders
• Empathy for athlete wellbeing and holistic development
• Commitment to Softball Australia’s values of being Unified, Respectful, Creative & Brave and Fun

Why this Role Rocks

You’ll lead Australia’s men’s national softball team, the Aussie Steelers, in their mission to regain the WBSC World Cup title and inspire a new generation of softball heroes. This is your opportunity to shape the national high-performance program, build a winning culture and represent Australia on the world stage.

With flexibility to work remotely, strong organisational backing, and all travel costs covered when with the team, you’ll enjoy a rare mix of professional challenge, national pride and lasting legacy. This isn’t just about coaching - it’s about leading Australia’s return to world championship glory.

Child Safeguarding Message

Softball Australia is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people participating in our sport.

We believe that children have the right to feel safe, respected and valued in all softball activities. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all staff, volunteers, coaches, officials and participants to uphold the highest standards of behaviour.

At Softball Australia we have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, or harm in any form and require all applicants that will work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment this may include a police check.

A copy of Softball Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy can be found here softball.org.au/integrity/integrity-and-policies