• Full Time - 6 month contract

NETBALL NSW OVERVIEW

Netball NSW is a not-for-profit organisation and is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by professional staff. Netball NSW is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout New South Wales and is affiliated to Netball Australia.

Netball NSW provides the framework for approximately 115,000 registered members and over 150,000 total participants to enjoy netball at all levels throughout New South Wales. Our sport continues to grow both on and off the court and much of this success can be attributed to the wide range of programs, facilities and services Netball NSW offers to its members and participants - from the grassroots level through to the elite, professional level.

Netball NSW has a proud history of elite netball teams and athletes’ performances in national and international competition. Over 300 athletes have proudly represented NSW in elite competition since the inception of the national netball league in 1997 and then the ANZ Championship. The year 2017 saw the introduction of the Suncorp Super Netball, the top Australian domestic competition which includes two Netball NSW elite teams, the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball.

GIANTS Netball

Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) began a new chapter in Australian Netball history in 2017, and with it the introduction of GIANTS Netball.

Owned and operated by Netball NSW, in a strategic alliance with GWS GIANTS AFL, GIANTS Netball was formed based on providing more opportunities for the 120,000 registered Members in NSW, including: to represent their State and club at Netball’s highest domestic level; and provide opportunities for fans and members to watch the world’s best netballers live in action.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to assist with the co-ordination and delivery of GIANTS Netball events including Suncorp Super Netball games and deliver the fan and community engagement objectives of the club. This position will also be required to assist in other events as led by the General Manager – Communities and Events – GIANTS Netball.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GIANTS Netball & Netball NSW - Events & Match Days

• Support the General Manager- Community and Events to co-ordinate the operational requirements of GIANTS Netball events, including but not limited to:
  • Suncorp Super Netball Match Days
  • Season launches and annual lunches
  • Fan Days
  • Gala Dinners
  • Member events
• Actively participate and support the General Manager- Community and Events in the planning, logistics, documentation and execution of all activities including but not limited to:
  • Parking
  • Booking and liaising with suppliers
  • Equipment orders
  • Venue operations
  • Risk management
  • Volunteer program
  • Activation maps in collaboration with other colleagues
  • Game day bump in and out
  • Activations on game day in collaboration with other colleagues
• In conjunction with line manager, adhere to budgets set that pertain to the position including all event budgets.
• Assist in the development of event plans (including risk and traffic management plans) for all applicable events and liaise with local councils, Netball Associations and venues as required.
• Assist with the delivery of Netball Australia sanctioned events as required by GIANTS Netball and Netball NSW.

Community & Fan Engagement:

• Assist in the development of fan engagement activities, in conjunction with the General Manager- Community and Events, Consumer Business Manager and Commercial and Marketing team for all GIANTS Netball home games.
• Assist in the delivery of an activations plan, in conjunction with Community & Fan Engagement Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator and General Manager- Community and Events at Netball NSW Associations across the state
• Manage player appearances and both internal and external player appearance requests, as well as tracking them against the Player contract hours adhering to the Suncorp Super Netball integrity requirements

Netball NSW Events:

Assist the General Manager- Community and Events to co-ordinate aspects of any Netball NSW events, including but not limited to:

• Invitations lists and RSVPs
• Parking
• Booking and liaising with suppliers
• Equipment orders
• Venue operations
• Risk management
• Volunteer program
• Venue maps

General:

• Assist the General Manager- Community and Events with special projects as required
• Abide by, promote and actively enforce Netball NSW policies.
• Actively participate and be part of the Netball NSW Team, where applicable.
• Any other duties as requested by the EGMs of GIANTS Netball and the General Manager- Community and Events
• Some lifting and standing required on event days.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates for the position will require a range of personal and professional skills including:

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g., events/sports management/business administration (desirable).
• Experience in the sport/not-for-profit industry (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

Knowledge and skills

• Thorough understanding of the sporting culture and not for profit organisations.
• A high level of computer expertise covering word processing, presentation software, database skills and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent phone manner and written skills.
• Demonstrated experience in administration management.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meets deadlines and manages time effectively.      
• Experience in working independently and as an integral part of a team.
• Clear, professional and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Personal attributes

• Professional and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Prepared to travel, as required, and acknowledge that flexible work hours may be required on various occasions
• Interpersonal / relationship skills
• Problem solving
• Customer focus
• Work Health and Safety
• Passionate and prepared to go above and beyond.
• Commitment to Netball NSW Values.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

In accordance with Child Protection legislation candidates will be required to provide a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for verification by Netball NSW prior to employment. Selection of the successful candidate will be based upon the results of child protection screening and relevant reference checks.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Ability to work with people across ALL levels of the sport in a collaborative manner
• Quality of planning, reporting and timeless of delivery across all areas
• Ability to meet deadlines for specific projects and other tasks in a challenging work environment
• Effective communication
• Management of records, information and databases (if required)
• Delivery and achievement of the specified objectives for each fan engagement activity or event

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Netball NSW is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; the LGBTQIA+ community; and other under-represented groups.

CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION

Please note: Netball NSW is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. All candidates must have a valid Working with Children Check.

WHY WORK FOR US?

NNSW strives to offer a range of benefits to support a healthy work environment and a sustainable work-life balance, no matter your role and stage in life

• Additional leave day for your Birthday;
• Free parking for those that have to drive to work or 800m walk to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station;
• NNSW funded membership with the Connected Membership exclusively for Sydney Olympic Park employees, residents and students providing everyday discounts and exclusive offers including free admission offers and discounted tickets for events at Sydney Olympic Park.
• Free and discounted tickets to NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball home games;
• Pawsivity - bring your four-legged friend to work so you can enjoy their happy presence while you work;
• Wellness programs including: our Employment Assistance Program (EAP); NNSW lunchtime league social sports teams in volleyball, netball, soccer and touch footy.