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Form of workWho are We?
At Basketball Australia (BA) it is our vision that basketball will be the sport of choice for Australian families in the 21st century. As the governing body of basketball in Australia, we are a not-for-profit business who work collaboratively to grow the sport with our basketball Members, the eight State & Territory Basketball associations.
We proudly manage our elite national teams (Boomers & Opals, Rollers & Gliders plus men’s and women’s 3x3), our Centre of Excellence facility, elite competitions including, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), major international FIBA events, national junior championships and as well as Australian basketball’s official junior game development program, Aussie Hoops.
Underpinned by our values we strive to be a truly gender equal, all abilities, inclusive sport that has a defined pathway to success. The Basketball Australia Strategic Plan (2021-2024), the Diversity and Inclusion Framework, our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the Women and Girls Strategy are critical in bringing our vision to life.
What is the role?
As basketball continues its significant growth trajectory, BA provides leadership and management in implementing the National Integrity Framework which is the foundation for ensuring all participants in the sport are provided with a safe, fair and inclusive environment.
We are seeking an energetic, passionate, organized an customer focused person to join our team as a Commercial Partnerships Coordinator for a Fixed Term period of approximately 3 months (parental leave coverage). The role will foster the establish relationships with existing partners, communicate effectively and often, work collaboratively internally and with the partner to execute the partnership agreement.
This role provides a great opportunity for someone early or establishing their Commercial Partnership experience to make their mark in the basketball environment, obtain some vital experience and be part of the Australia’s fastest growing sport.
A full position description can be found on the BA website: https://australia.basketball/vacancies/
If you love basketball as much as we do, and you have the relevant experience, skills and attributes we would love to hear from you.
Role Specifications
The role is part time for a month, then full time for a fixed period May to July 2024 (parental leave coverage). At BA we foster flexibility and balance so hybrid working is a feature of our environment.
The role is a Melbourne based role. Our office is located at the State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South Victoria. The role may involve some domestic travel and some weekend work depending on the nature of our basketball events.
We encourage people with culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities to make application.
You will have:
- Experience in a similar role (early or establishing) preferably in a National Sporting Organisation or a Professional Sporting League / Club
- Demonstrated successful relationship management
- Experience in delivering successful business outcomes in tight timeframes and managing multiple priorities
- Experience in managing stakeholders with competing agenda’s and expectations
- Ideally experience or knowledge of working within finance systems particularly purchase orders.
You will also be:
- An excellent administrator to manage records, spreadsheets and reports
- Highly organised
- Customer focussed
- Team player first and foremost
- High level of attention to detail
- Solution focussed
- Successful and effective communicator
- Problem solver who can devise practical solutions
To apply
Please submit a concise cover letter and resume, addressing your application to Mark Hinshelwood, GM Commercial. You can apply via this platform or to Mark at Mark.Hinshelwood@australia.basketball
Applications close 5 April 2024.
Our Values
TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY AND HONESTY, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS
Our Diversity Message
Basketball Australia leads the way in promoting and supporting diversity through our voice, our actions and by working with our stakeholders in increasing the appeal of basketball as a safe, fair, and inclusive sport at all levels and in all ways. Our aim is for Basketball Australia to represent the wide-ranging backgrounds of the basketball community, and to understand their experiences. We welcome people from all backgrounds to our board, committees, staff, players, officials, and volunteers.
Our Culture Message
Lead by our Values we are committed to striving for an environment where we feel proud to belong, supported by a culture of inclusion and respect. We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
Our Safety Message
Basketball Australia aims to provide children and young people with a positive and enriching environment that promotes their social, physical, or emotional development. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people in our care and ensuring that they feel safe and are safe. We expect representatives of the organisation, regardless of their role or level of responsibility to support such an environment.
