Game Development Officer - Education (Sunshine Coast)

At the National Rugby League (NRL) we’re very proud of our game and the impact it has on players, fans and communities.  Rugby League is an inclusive sport for everyone.  Our workplace champions inclusion and celebrates diversity.

The participation team connect and engage with all areas of Community rugby league to deliver a safe, enjoyable community friendly experience. The team provides a number of opportunities across schools, junior league and the volunteer network including school introductory programs and competitions, teacher support and training, volunteer education and resources as well as world class player retention programs and playing formats.  

As an NRL Game Development Officer – Coach Education the main focus of your role is to implement and oversee a wide range of Education Programs in Rugby League including, formal Coach Education Courses, the facilitation of Sports Trainer Courses, Coach Developer Program, Tackle Ready Program, RISE and Coach Development Workshops. You will also support the NRL’s school programs, competitions and events as well as set up fan engagement activations within the Rugby League Sunshine Coast area.

You will contribute directly toward a number of key initiatives of Rugby Leagues Game Plan including:

• Growing participation at all levels
• Growing our fan base
• Achieving deeper engagement
• Deliver community outcomes

The successful candidate for this role will be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic about Rugby League and growing participation for boys and girls. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives and share the NRL’s values.  
  
Experience/Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in the sports industry
• Junior Rugby League coaching, first aid and/or administration experience
• Knowledge and experience in the development and facilitation of Coach and Sports Trainer Education programs;
• Project, event and budget management
• Highly effective communication and relationship building skills
• Drivers' Licence
• Current Working with Children credentials.

Applications: If you meet most of the criteria, please apply at your earliest convenience as we are actively interviewing. 

Open to: This is a permanent on-going role therefore candidates who hold Australian work rights should only apply.  Working Holiday Maker (WFM) visa holders are not eligible to apply for this role.

The NRL is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe, and their voices heard about decisions that affect their lives.  The NRL have strong recruitment procedures with extensive screening of applicants including comprehensive reference checks, identity checks, “Working with Children” checks and/or national criminal history checks to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with us.