In this role, you will coordinate school basketball competitions across Victoria, support schools and local associations, and help deliver safe, well-organised participation experiences for students. This parental leave contract is ideal for someone who enjoys event coordination, stakeholder engagement and hands-on program delivery. 

As School Competitions Coordinator, you will be the key contact for schools, support the delivery of Basketball Victoria’s school competition programs, and help connect new participants with affiliated associations. 

You will play an active role in programs including Hoop Time, the Champion School of Victoria Tournament, the Victorian Secondary Schools Challenge, and support School Sport Victoria and 3XCup events. Working closely with schools, associations and the broader BV team, this role is suited to someone who is organised, people-focused and passionate about creating positive basketball experiences for students across 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:

Administration, Assistance and Support

• Maintain a current database of contact information and finance details for all Victorian schools. 

• Maintain a current database of referees and coordinators and their adherence to BV Child Safety policies 

• Coordinate venues, game day coordinators, referees, participating schools, prizes and guest appearances to manage each competition day successfully. 

• Provide ongoing training and support to appointed BV School Competition coordinators 

• Develop a rapport with schools for ongoing participation in BV school competitions 

• Competition management in preparation, during and following of competition days 

• Reconcile all monies received for program participation fees, chasing up any outstanding fees. 

Local Association

• Maintain strong relationships with local associations/stadium managers and coordinate referee appointments with local associations 

• Administrate travel and accommodation arrangements for BV managed school competitions 

• Contact new venues and schools who are yet to be involved with BV school competitions and try and increase awareness and involvement for the benefit and betterment of each association, school or school district. 

Policy and Financial Development

• Monitor the annual BV budget for school’s programs with assistance from the GM – Leagues and Competitions and Chief Operations Officer 

• Ensure that all endorsed and related BV policies are appropriate and current and that these are incorporated into the BV Policy Operational Manual. 

Communication

• Ensure strong relationships are developed and maintained with BV office staff and affiliate association members, schools, referees and BV commercial partners. 

• Ensure appropriate information and tournament fixtures are distributed in a timely manner, including email and website. 

• Notify affiliated associations of all BV school’s programs being conducted in their immediate membership catchment to assist their recruitment and community branding and awareness. 

• Develop, maintain and communicate an annual BV school competition calendar of events 

Preferred but not essential experience:

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 will be based at Wantirna South but involves travel around Victoria and includes nights and weekend work overseeing activity. Employees will be reimbursed for travel expenses. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a sports field or a related discipline. 

• Current WWCC 

• Current Driver’s Licence 

Desirable

• Experience in a sport, peak-body or not-for-profit setting.  

• A level of understanding into the operations and commercial aspects of Basketball. 

• Ability to prepare and monitor annual budgets for direct areas of responsibility.  

• Excellent organisation, administrative and computer skills 

• Excellent and appropriate presentation and public speaking skills 

• Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills 

• Strong problem-solving skills, in line with that of fixturing of competitions 

• Excellent experience and understanding of the PlayHQ software 

• Ability to represent Basketball in a professional and respectable manner 

• Ability to communicate with all members of the Basketball community 

• Ability to work collaboratively within a small dynamic team. 

Why join our team??

• At Basketball Victoria, we’re committed to building an inclusive and values-led sport for everyone. You’ll join a purpose-driven organisation with a supportive team culture, flexible working arrangements, and a clear focus on community wellbeing. 

• Opportunity to work for the state governing body of Australia’s fastest-growing team sport.     

• Hybrid work-from-home and in-office arrangements, based at the brand-new State Basketball Centre, to support your work-life balance.   

• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing.   

• Free onsite gym, and discounts from our commercial partners.    

• Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.   

• Generous parental leave, long service leave, and to top it off, an extra holiday we call BV Day!   

• Free Secure Parking. 

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.?