AddressWHO 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.
The Basketball Australia Strategic Plan (2021-2024), the Diversity and Inclusion Framework, the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the Women and Girls Strategy is critical in representing the way we work and bringing our mission to life.
WHAT IS THE ROLE
As we continue to grow our sport and our organisation, BA is seeking to engage an organised and customer focussed Finance/Procurement Officer to add to our Finance Team.
This role will work collaboratively and broadly across the business to support compliant and efficient purchasing activities, predominately through the efficient use of the purchase order and payment system. The Officer will transact systems within established standards, assist with other general finance duties including processing of invoices, data input, report generation, respond to customer/supplier queries and providing training to others.
If you have related experience, are in the early to mid part of your career journey, and are looking to join a growing, dynamic team in the sporting environment we would love to hear from you.
This is a full time role, based in our office in Melbourne at the State Basketball Centre, Wantirna. We provide flexibility in working hybrid arrangements where it is approved.
We encourage people with culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities to make application.
WHO ARE YOU
Experience required:
- Relevant qualification in relation to finance or procurement.
- Experience in using Xero and ProSpend is preferred.
- Previous experience in procurement and purchasing desirable.
- Payroll processing experience is preferred.
- Experience in a similar role preferably in sport and/or not for profit environment.
You will also possess:
- Demonstrated knowledge in procurement
- A Good communicator with a customer focussed approach
- Analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a team environment.
- Excellent administrative capability to manage records, spreadsheets and reports.
- Ability to self manage workloads to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Solution focussed.
- Problem solver who can devise practical solutions.
TO APPLY
Please submit a concise cover letter and resume to Lorraine McGadey, Finance and Corporate Services Director by 14 May 2024.
For a full position description you can go to our website https://www.australia.basketball/about/who-we-are/vacancies (note highlight the pathway, right click to go to site)
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Natasha Sajinovic, People and Culture Advisor ***************@australia.basketball
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 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 act in accordance with our Child Safe Policy and foster such an environment
WHY BE PART OF THE BA TEAM
As well as joining the fun team at BA and Australia's fastest growing sport in an Olympic year, we also offer:
- Hybrid Working arrangements
- Free Parking on site
- Tickets to watch a national teams game in Melbourne in July
- A clothing merchandise pack
- Supportive and inclusive environment
- Access to training
