Metro High Performance Administrator

At Basketball Victoria, we are on the lookout for a highly skilled administrator who thrives in a fast-paced sports environment. If you have a passion for basketball, exceptional organisational skills, and a talent for delivering a prominent level of administration in support, this could be the perfect role for you.
The purpose of the Metro High-Performance Administrator is to oversee the administration and delivery of Basketball Victoria’s Metropolitan High-Performance programs including;

• Phase One and Phase Two program selection camps,
• the Metro Jamboree,
• Futures Development Program (FDP)
• The State Development Program (SDP).

In addition, the Metro HP Administrator will organise all activities of the Victorian Metropolitan Development Teams and principal development of the U12-18 identified athletes and coaches, which includes the Southern Cross Challenge and assisting with the East Coast Challenge (ECC).
About Us
Basketball Victoria (BV) is the governing body for the sport of Basketball in Victoria. The broad objectives of BV are to provide for the advancement, encouragement, conduct, promotion, and administration of Basketball in Victoria.
In addition to supporting our affiliated Member Associations, BV coordinates a number of participation and player, coach and official’s development programs to encourage the development of socially desirable attitudes and values towards physical fitness and skill acquisition. This includes the selection and development of players, teams, or sides to represent BV in interstate and state matches; providing individuals with the opportunity to maximise their potential by competing in the highest level of Basketball possible, given their own ability.
BV works to provide greater access for individuals to participate in Basketball in the State of Victoria, by working with local, state, and federal stakeholders to drive infrastructure growth. BV is a recognised leader in inclusive practice as evidenced by VicHealth granting exemplar status to advocate for increased access and equity for people with disabilities in all sports settings.
About you
The successful candidate will need a combination of skills and qualities. You will have excellent organisational abilities, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Additionally, being able to prioritise tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and adapt to changing situations are also important for success in this role. It is all about being organised, detail-oriented and proactive!
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate team logistics, including travel arrangements, practice/program schedules, and game-day preparations.
• Assist with player recruitment and scouting efforts.
• Manage team budgets and financial transactions.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
• Coordinate and deliver stakeholder communications relating to all program details
• Support the overall growth and development of the team.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a sports administration, peak-body, or not-for-profit setting is a plus
• Technical understanding of basketball, particularly in the high-performance sports environment or the broader community sports sector in Australia.
• Experience operating PlayHQ, StackTeamsApp, and Microsoft programs.
• Experience preparing a department budget and monitoring spending and stock control.
• A tertiary qualification in Sport or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Able to demonstrate Basketball Victoria's organisational values.
• Be ethically strong and values-driven to further grow and promote the Basketball Victoria culture.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, professional manner across all communication channels.
• Highly organised with the ability to be self-motivated, responsive, and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities.
• The desire to develop and educate others in the field of basketball and coaching.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all members of the Basketball community.
• The willingness to commit to the inclusion of all members of our culturally diverse community in the sport of Basketball.
• The ability to analyse data and make recommendations for future improvement.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and influencing and negotiating skills.
• Strong administration skills

Why join our team

• Hybrid work-from-home and in-office arrangements, based at the brand-new State Basketball Centre, to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work for the state governing body of Australia’s fastest-growing sport.
• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing.
• Free gym membership, and discounts from our commercial partners
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
• Generous parental leave, long service leave and to top it off an extra holiday we call BV Day!

Our Child Safety Commitment
BV is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. Our members, volunteers, and employees understand that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or neglect.
We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect them. This includes but is not limited to the cultural safety of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural, linguistic, and/or religious backgrounds, children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI), and children with a disability.
All offers of employment are subject to;

• satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in Australia,
• reference checks, a Police Check
• Working With Children Check.
• All applicants must have a current Victorian Driver’s License.

Basketball Victoria recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage applications from diverse candidates. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.
Application Instruction
If you are ready to be part of an exciting and dynamic basketball team, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume and a brief cover letter. We can't wait to hear from you! Applications close Thursday, 29 February at 5 pm. we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting as we receive them. Please note that due to the level of interest, only those shortlisted for this position will be contacted.
A detailed Position Description for the role is available upon request. If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.