Development Officer - Schools

ABOUT US

Founded in 1893, the Western Australia Rugby Union (Rugby WA) is the governing body of rugby union in the state, providing opportunities and pathways for everyone in the community to participate in our sport.

As an organisation our PURPOSE is to inspire community connection, drive passionate involvement and unite Western Australians on and off the field.

Within our sport, and at Rugby WA, our values and behaviours are at the core of who we are, what we do and how we do it. Our values represent a non-negotiable set of principles that we expect each of our employees to observe unconditionally.

TEAMWORK – Always stronger together.

EXCELLENCE – Achieving the outstanding.

RESPECT – Exemplifying dignity and professionalism.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The strategic objective for this role relates to increasing participation of the sport, specifically the growth and development of all school program platforms and strengthening the link between schools, program participants, our clubs and other stakeholders.

This role will manage the development and delivery of school-based community programs across Western Australia and support the wider participation team in its objective of bringing the game to as wide an audience as possible.

CORE DUTIES

• Foster proactive and positive relationships within the rugby community encompassing clubs, schools, affiliated organisations, service providers and local government.
• ·Engage a new audience of participants from non-traditional rugby primary and high schools to deliver the Junior Force and Get into Rugby School programs and link to Get into Rugby Club programs or Junior Rugby registered participant.
• Create local school and community networks that promote transition and encourage participants from schools into Junior club registration.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver all logistics relating to school holiday clinics across the year.
• Promotion of local clubs, Western Force events and other relevant rugby related events/initiatives at all Junior Force, Get into Rugby & Holiday clinics across the year.
• The schools program role will assist the club programs and school competitions coordinators in the practical delivery of the operational plan against the approved budget
• Oversee the management of casual staff including but not limited to, timesheet approval, regular upskilling and quality assurance checks and onboarding of new casuals to the organisation.
• Support the development and delivery of education programs to our volunteers, match officials and coaches.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 3 years-experience in a similar development and/or program delivery role within the sport and recreation industry
• Demonstrable success in program delivery and achieving growth outcomes
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and a track record of successful relationship building within a service delivery environment
• The ability to initiate, monitor and review projects and activities in line with organizational plans
• Demonstrated project management skills, including an ability to analyse, plan, monitor, evaluate and prioritize
• A Self-Starter with a proactive attitude
• the ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive, high performing team
• Current Working with Children clearance
• WA Drivers Licence
• Intermediate level of computer literacy (MS Office)

WHY WORK FOR US

At Rugby WA we offer a range of benefits and incentives to our staff, including; 

• Opportunity to work in a global sport, helping us to positively impact the health and wellbeing of the community through active participation in sport
• Free on-site parking at the Rugby WA offices in Floreat
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a fully equipped gym
• Discounts on our partner products and services
• Tickets to sporting events (Western Force)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Active social calendar of events

WHAT NEXT?

If you are excited at the thought of helping us grow our great game and think you have the required mix of skills and experience, please apply online via Seek.com.au.

Applications close 12pm April 8th 2024.

For further information regarding the role please contact Dane Lazarus, GM Rugby at dane.lazarus@rugbywa.com.au

Rugby WA reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than the above date should a suitable candidate be identified. We will commence shortlisting upon receipt of applications so encourage you to apply promptly.

Rugby WA is a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.