Association Development Officer

Calling all passionate and dynamic individuals!  We're on the lookout for an Association Development Officer to join our BV team! If you love building relationships, driving growth, and making a positive impact, this role is perfect for you!

Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Central Region Association Development Officer role will: 

• Assist and provide development to Affiliated Associations within the region. 
• Identify Association priorities and areas that require attention and with assistance from the associations and BV staff, develop a Regional Plan and an association work plan.
• Working with the Community Development Manager to facilitate and deliver the work plan in the Region.

Working in a diverse and fast-paced role, the Association Development Officer will support other BV Staff in their roles, BV Affiliated Associations developing networks through Stadium Managers, all levels of Government, Sport and Recreation Victoria, and Local Members of Parliament. 

About Us:

Basketball Victoria is responsible for the governance, development, promotion, and administration of basketball throughout Victoria.  We provide a framework for 435,000 participants across 161 Associations and 550 Clubs.

Our vision is that Basketball is the sport of choice for ALL Victorians, through leadership, innovation, engagement, and accessibility. This vision is complimented by a Basketball Victoria Strategic Plan which is underpinned by four Pillars, Promote Basketball, Deliver Leadership, Drive Infrastructure Growth, and Provide Pathways.

Other key stakeholders:

The Central Region encompasses the metropolitan area of Melbourne and extends across the Mornington Peninsula Shire and City of Greater Geelong LGAs.

The role will also complement and work with Association Development Officers in other Regions of Victoria, which include the Southeast, Southwest, and Northern regions of BV

The Development Officer is a key role within BV. The office location for this role will be discussed with applicants through the interview process We are open to discussions on alternative locations in Victoria so don’t hesitate to apply from another location in Victoria

About you:

The successful candidate will need to provide leadership and advocacy to our member associations. They encourage collaborative, strategic thinking; participation and program development across Associations to maximise the potential of growth and to maintain basketball as the sport of choice.

You will have the following experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent skills and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of community sport, including issues, opportunities and working with volunteers.
• Ability to positively contribute to the culture of the department and the organisation by living BV’s values every day.
• Maturity, integrity and commitment to ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Good interpersonal skills and experience building positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of financial management, planning, budgets and reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding sports development, growing participation, venue management and member protection.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, professional manner across all communication channels.
• Well-developed organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage change and achieve results.
• Able to present to large or small groups and represent the organisation in a wide variety of settings.
• Experience in a similar role in areas such as Association/Club Development, Governance, community programs or sport delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge, experience and skill in negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Governance Strategic Planning and the ability to deliver education in these areas 

Why join our team? 

• Hybrid work-from-home and in-office arrangements to support your work-life balance. 
• Opportunity to work for the governing body of Australia’s fastest-growing sport. 
• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing. 
• Free gym membership, and discounts from our commercial partners
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing. 
• Generous parental leave, long service leave and to top it off an extra holiday we call BV Day!  

Selection Criteria

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. The role will involve extensive travel within Victoria with some overnight stays.

Due to the nature of the sport industry, evening and weekend work will be required. All staff may be required to assist with the delivery of BV events scheduled throughout the year.

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.

Join our team and make a difference! apply today by clicking “Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter by 5 pm Friday 23 February 2024.  Don’t delay submitting your application as we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting as we receive them. Please note that due to the level of interest, only those shortlisted for this position will be contacted. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jodie Harlow (Community Development Manager) on ************@basketballvictoria.com.au or 0435 730 ***.