About Golf Australia:
Australian Golf is experiencing unprecedented growth and embarking upon an exciting journey of change. Golf Australia is central to this as the governing body for golf in Australia.
Our purpose is to have “more Australians playing more golf”, and our philosophy is that “all golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers”.
Australian Golf has a new strategy that positions golf as “a sport for life and fun for all”. Whether you are a member of a golf club, a round player playing social golf, a ball hitter at a driving range, a mini golfer playing with family and friends, or even one of the 5.8 million Australians who have said that they want to play but are not yet participating, Golf Australia would like to hear from you.
As the governing body for Golf in Australia, our key responsibilities are to encourage participation across the sport whilst supporting the health of all places to play around the country. Working alongside key industry partners such as the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour, Golf Australia helps provide player pathways through the events at club and state level, through to the Australian Open. In addition, we support the high-performance program developing talent through to the professional stage.
About the Role:
The Participation Officer with a focus on grassroots development, including women and girls engagement and alignment with the Australian Golf Strategy will provide ongoing delivery and support to GA – Qld Golf Participation team across key strategic areas including MyGolf (Juniors), TeeMates (Juniors), Get into Golf (Adults) and other development products deemed important to the growth of the game.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- The administration of the Sporting Schools program throughout Queensland, working with schools, golf coaches, clubs, and facilities to increase take-up and participation within the program.
- The administration and delivery of the existing TeeMates 9-hole series of events.
- The recruitment and servicing of centers registered to deliver MyGolf and Get into Golf programs.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills to deliver amazing customer experiences for all event participants and members. In addition, you will have:
- 3+ years experience in a game participation role within a sporting organisation, or;
- 3+ years experience in a sales role outside a sporting organisation
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal/presentation
- Demonstrated experience engaging/influencing with external stakeholders and the ability to form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people
- Excellent time management skills and task prioritisation across daily, weekly, and long-term organisation objectives
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly organised individual who has a passion for increasing participation in sport and delivering engaging programs and events and experiences. You will present professionally and have a positive attitude.
The role is a 13-month full time fixed-term contract and will require individuals to travel within designated region/s
This role has unique work hours. The successful applicant must be flexible to meet the needs of our clubs/facilities.
Australian Golf Values:
We are committed to creating a culture that enables our employees to thrive and our Australian Golf Values are at the top of mind in everything we do:
- We Welcome Everyone
- We are Connected
- We are Courageous
- We Bring our Best
We support Equal Opportunity practices and welcome applications from all individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What you will get in return:
- A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport
- A supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive
- Learning and development opportunities available
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek aligning your skills and experience as outlined above.
Note: To be considered for this opportunity you must have:
- Valid Australian working rights;
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Valid WWCC or the ability to apply prior to employment commencement
Please apply via Seek link. Enquiries can be sent to Scott Simons Golf Participation Manager – QLD/NT via email: ************@golf.org.au
Applications close Friday 7 June 2024