The Country Competitions Coordinator part-time (0.6 FTE) plays a key role in delivering high-quality competition experiences through the coordination and administration of the Junior Country Championships (JCC) and supporting a range of Basketball Victoria events across regional Victoria. 

About Us  

Basketball Victoria (BV) is the peak body for the sport of Basketball in Victoria. The broad objectives of BV are to provide for the advancement, encouragement, conduct, promotion and administration of Basketball in Victoria. We are a member driven governing body, providing a range of services, leagues and competitions for over 140 affiliated associations.

In addition to supporting our affiliated Basketball associations, BV delivers a number of participation programs making basketball Everybody’s Game, as well as player, coach and technical official development programs to encourage the development of socially desirable attitudes and values towards physical fitness, skill acquisition, and performance pathways.

Key responsibilities for the role - but not limited to: 

Junior Country Championships (JCC) 

• Coordinate venue tender processes and confirm venue allocations 
• Oversee team and player registrations and eligibility 
• Establish team rankings and develop competition fixtures 
• Act as the primary liaison with affiliated associations 
• Coordinate event merchandise, trophies, and awards 
• Maintain and update JCC Rules of Operation 
• Deliver end-to-end event operations, from planning through to post-event review 
• Ensure all event operations comply with Child Safety requirements 

Victorian Junior Basketball Leagues (VJBL - Country) 

• Administer existing regional country leagues 
• Manage team and participant registrations and eligibility 
• Identify growth opportunities and support the development of new regional leagues 

Role-Related Responsibilities 

• Work closely with internal teams including Technical Officials, media, and events 
• Support major Basketball Victoria events such as the National Junior Classic and Grand Final Nights 
• Investigate future competition growth and participation needs 

About you 

You are a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who thrives in a fast-paced sporting environment. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and take pride in delivering well-run competitions. 

Essential: 

• Alignment with Basketball Victoria values and strong ethical standards 
• Experience administering sporting leagues or competitions 
• Strong organisational, time-management, and administrative skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Confidence using computer systems and databases 
• Creative thinking to support fan and community engagement 

Desirable: 

• Experience in fixturing or competition administration 
• Stakeholder engagement experience within sport or community organisations 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Tertiary qualification in sports management (or related field) and/or minimum 3 years’ relevant experience 
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence 
• Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain) 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a police check and a Working With Children Check. All applicants must have a current Victorian Driver’s License.  

This role is based at Wantirna South and requires travel across Victoria, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. 

Why join our team?

• Be part of a passionate, purpose-driven sporting organisation 
• Make a real impact in regional and country basketball communities 
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment 
• Opportunity to contribute to major state-wide events

Our Child Safety Commitment 

BV is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Our members, volunteers and employees understand that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or neglect. We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect them. This includes but is not limited to the cultural safety of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural, linguistic, and/or religious backgrounds, children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI), and children with a disability. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a Police Check and a Working With Children Check. All applicants must have a current Victorian Driver’s License. 

Basketball Victoria recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment and we encourage applications from diverse candidates. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.

A detailed Position Description for the role is available upon request. If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Rachel Stephens at careers@basketballvictoria.com.au