The State Teams Operations and Technical Officer is responsible for the operations and logistics of Softball NSW State Teams competing at National Championships each year. The role is also the key link between Softball NSW and the technical areas of the sport: coaching, umpiring and scoring.

The State Teams Operations and Technical Officer will work closely with the High Performance Committee, selectors, team managers and coaches, from State Championships through to the national stage.

• Collaborate with Softball Australia on the delivery of National Championships.
• Coordinate the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for players, coaches, selectors and officials nominating for Softball NSW State Teams.
• Coordinate the selection process with selectors and the High Performance Committee, ensuring all selections, appointments and withdrawals follow the Softball NSW Selection Policy and relevant Softball Australia policies.
• Manage communication with EOI applicants, including outcomes and the selector feedback process.
• Maintain accurate records of selection processes and decisions to support transparency.
• Prepare and manage State Team budgets in consultation with the CEO and team managers.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for State Teams with our travel service provider.
• Manage State Team uniforms, training gear and off-diamond apparel with our apparel provider, including stock management.
• Liaise with the Directors of Coaching, Umpiring and Scoring to support training, administration and accreditation.
• Review State Teams, selection and technical policies annually and recommend improvements to the CEO and High Performance Committee.
• Assist the Events Officer with the delivery of Softball NSW State Championships and events.

This is a relationship-focused role. You will be the main point of contact for State Team managers, coaches, selectors and players. Experience in a high performance environment and a strong connection to the softball community will be highly regarded.