Gymnastics Australia

Head of Sport Development

Gymnastics Australia

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  • Melbourne (hybrid) Victoria Australia
  • Full Time
6 Feb 2026
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Description

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid & Flexible Options)
Type: Full-Time

Build Stronger Gymsports and Accelerate Participation Growth Nationwide 

Gymnastics Australia is looking for a forward-thinking, community-minded leader to drive Gymsport development and participation growth across the country.

As Head of Sport Development, you will shape the systems, programs and partnerships that help more Australians access safe, welcoming and enjoyable gymnastics experiences, and help clubs deliver them confidently.

Why join us?

At Gymnastics Australia:

  • You’ll lead national participation and Gymsport development initiatives, ensuring our programs and frameworks truly support growth.
  • You’ll work in partnership with National Commissions and clubs to strengthen pathways and make it easier for more people to enter and stay in the sport.
  • You’ll guide the evolution of Gymsport frameworks, participation programs and technical regulations, helping clubs deliver high-quality gymnastics experiences.
  • You’ll join a values-driven team focused on improving member connection, capability and belonging.

About you

You understand gymnastics. You can speak the language of clubs, coaches, judges and technical leaders because you’ve lived it.

You will excel in this role if you:

  • Bring strong gymnastics knowledge from being an athlete, coach, judge, technical member or club administrator.
  • Are passionate about growing participation, strengthening pathways and helping clubs adopt programs that work.
  • Can collaborate effectively with National Commissions, clubs and State/Territory Associations.
  • Lead teams with clarity, purpose and a focus on delivering national outcomes.
  • Communicate with confidence and empathy, always keeping member experience at the centre.

This is a role for someone who knows how the sport actually works, and wants to help shape its future.

Location and flexibility

We strongly prefer Melbourne-based candidates, but exceptional remote applicants will be considered. A willingness to travel and work outside usual business hours is important

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about building stronger Gymsports and helping more Australians experience gymnastics, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

  • National Police / Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Passion and unwavering commitment to best practice safeguarding and integrity management in sport
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in sport management, law, law enforcement or related field
  • Demonstrated experience in the Australian sport sector, particularly in the provision of advice in areas including member protection, child safeguarding, dispute resolution and disciplinary procedures
  • Strong understanding of risk management practice in complaint management and ability to shift priorities to meet the needs of the organisation

Desirable Criteria

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Application Instruction

GA is actively reviewing applications so we encourage submission as soon as possible

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: careers@gymnastics.org.au

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Steven Campbell, General Manager Membership Services

(03) 8698 9757

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