Diversity Equity & Inclusion (Dei) Participation Manager

Who 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.

At BA 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 as a truly gender equal, all abilities, community 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 is critical in bringing our vision to life.

What is the role?

BA is proud to be engaging a collaborative and passionate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Participation Manager to join our team.

The Manager will support the ongoing growth, access and meaningful inclusion in basketball for all those who wish to participate as players, coaches, clubs, volunteers, and officials in the community. This role is made possible through the grant funding provided by the “FIBA Women's World Cup 2022 Legacy Program”.

In this exciting, hands on role, the DEI Participation Manager will work in collaboration with our Game Development team, key strategic leaders, Head of Women in Basketball our Indigenous lead, and our State & Territory partners, to support the development and implementation of inclusive basketball programs and initiatives for communities that encourage and enhance participation for everyone.

Key responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of basketball diversity, equity and inclusion plans, initiatives and activities that enable and enhance the participation in basketball (as players, coaches, officials and volunteers) of all who wish to participate.
• Work closely with Diversity and Inclusion leads in States & Territories to understand and support state or territory-based initiatives as appropriate.
• Manage the delivery of cultural awareness training and initiatives to State & Territory workforces as well as to community organisations, coaches, officials and their wider membership.
• Manage the delivery of cultural awareness at large BA events eg: National Championships
• With key leads, identify and apply for grants that enable the delivery of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives to the community to support, enhance and sustain long term program delivery.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting of participation of diverse groups, and utilise data to understand and map relevant trends in participation from diverse communities

This is part time role, up to 30 hours per week (can be worked flexibly by agreement). The role can be undertaken in either our Melbourne (State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South) or Canberra (AIS, Bruce) office.

The role is fixed term for 12 months in line with dedicated funding.

Find the full position description at https://australia.basketball/vacancies

We encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Who are You?

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification relevant to the role
• Demonstrated success in a similar role, in sport (preferably in a multi-cultural context), developing and enacting Diversity & Inclusion policies, processes, reporting and plans in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Experience in developing education and learning material.
• An understanding of the role basketball and sport can play in developing a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the community.
• Experience in working across different stakeholders to ensure delivery of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Experience in reviewing and using data to inform Diversity & Inclusion action plans.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience working with multicultural communities preferred.

You will also have the following capabilities

• Culturally astute
• Influential and collaborative
• High level communication skills
• Team player first and foremost
• High level organisational, prioritisation and attention to detail
• Confident in presenting to groups of people
• Resilient and able to obtain effective feedback

How can you apply?

If you would like to apply please address a concise cover letter and submit your resume to:

David Simpson, EGM Member Relations and Game Development and submit via this platform or to *************@australia.basketball

Applications close 1 February 2024.

Please note that due to the overwhelming number of applications received by the organisation, we are unable to reply to every application. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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.

Child Safety

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.