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SalaryWorking closely with the Executive General Manager Community & Pathways, the General Manager Communities will manage and oversee key stakeholder relationships for Netball NSW including affiliated Associations and both state and local governments.
The role provides leadership to the Community Department and activities across Associations, Participation Products (NetSetGO, Walking Netball, Fast5), Schools Engagement, Community Engagement and Member Protection; playing a key role supporting the NNSW Board Governance Committee.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Board and Council Governance
- Coordinate meetings and meeting papers for the Board Governance Sub Committee.
- Manage the administration of Netball NSW AGM and Council meetings.
- Liaise with, and manage stakeholder relationships in relevant forums and meetings.
- Produce annual operational plan for the Community department with a focus on association development, recruitment and retention of membership and participation products, membership growth and satisfaction metrics. This includes evaluating the strategy for all participation products and identifying targets in areas of interest for each region.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of relevant policies (including national policies and/or legislation), governance and membership database.
- Oversee member issues and complaints, ensuring these are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and resources to assist Associations with improving their administrative elements and advocate best practice sporting administration in all facets of our community.
- Drive the annual participation and Association engagement data analysis.
- Foster stakeholder relationships and proactively identify opportunities that will grow funding across the organisation and the sport.
- Actively investigate and applying for government and non-government grant and funding opportunities, coordinating the application, reporting and acquittal process for all existing and new grants.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Netball Australia, Affiliated Netball NSW Associations, Clubs, external providers, schools and other key stakeholders to support the roll-out and growth of membership and netball participation products.
- Identify, build, manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and liaise with Netball Australia, Office of Sport, SPRINTER, Department of Education, Department of Family and Communities, Multicultural NSW, local Councils, SEDA College and Commercial Businesses such as Indoor Sports Centres.
- Work with the Facilities and Infrastructure Manager to develop strong relationships with both local council (both metropolitan & regional) and state governments, to find opportunities to enhance, upgrade and expand facilities which will lead to growth in membership and participation.
- Abide by and promote Netball NSW and Netball Australia’s policies and regulations.
- Motivate, manage, guide and mentor the Communities Department, working to develop and grow the overall team environment.
- Actively participate as part of the Netball NSW Team and any other duties as requested by the EGM/CEO including attendance at Board Meetings and other forums and meetings.
- Any other duties as requested by the Executive General Manager Community & Pathways and/or Chief Executive Officer.
Candidates for the position will require a range of personal and professional skills including:
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in a related field of employment with demonstrated project management skills.
- Degree qualification or other relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Interest in sport and an understanding of the dynamics within the environment of sport.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with Board management, government relations and a sound understanding of governance principles.
- Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of policies and in the successful sourcing and management of external funding applications.
- A solid understanding of the process involved to manage complaints and/or deal with Member Protection issues
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions
- An ability to motivate staff, drive results and deliver to expectations set and on budget.
- Excellent written, organisational, interpersonal and communications skills
- The ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels and with key stakeholders
- Current drivers license.
- A person with a values based approach who leads by example and carries this through in their leadership and management style, with the confidence to manage a skilled team of individuals.
- Uses initiative, is proactive and a great problem solver
- Able to prioritise competing demands and focus on complex issues simultaneously
- A self-motivator who can work independently but also collaborates well as part of a team
- A strong negotiator, great at managing relationships and with compelling interpersonal skills.
- Able to motivate staff, drive results and deliver to expectations set and on budget.
- Professional and proactive attitude.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
- Prepared to travel, as required, and acknowledge that flexible work hours may be required on various occasions
- Interpersonal / relationship skills
- Problem solving
- Customer focus
- Work Health and Safety
- Passionate and prepared to go above and beyond.
- Commitment to Netball NSW Values.
In accordance with Child Protection legislation candidates will be required to provide a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for verification by Netball NSW prior to employment. Selection of the successful candidate will be based upon the results of child protection screening and relevant reference checks.
