EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & PATHWAYS NSW NETBALL NSW OVERVIEW

Netball NSW is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout and is affiliated to Netball . Netball is proudly the number one sport for women and girls in Australia and Netball NSW must continue to innovate to retain this position across the state. The Netball NSW Board and Senior Management Team has an ambitious vision for the sport and aims to enhance the community and the game to grow and thrive, transforming lives through netball.

The proud home of the NSW Swifts and , Netball NSW also provides the framework for over 115,000 registered members and over 150,000 total participants to enjoy netball at all levels of performance throughout New South Wales. Netball continues to grow both on and off the court and much of this success can be attributed to the wide range of programs, facilities and services Netball NSW offers to its members and participants, from the grassroots through to the elite and professional level.

Netball NSW has a proud history of elite netball teams and athletes’ performances in national and international competition. Over 300 athletes have proudly represented NSW in elite competition since the inception of the national netball league in 1997 and then the ANZ Championship and (SSN).

Vision: Netball is NSW’s leading sport of choice and opportunity.

Purpose: Lead and support our Netball community to grow and thrive.

Values & Behaviours: • WELCOMING: We are an inclusive community for everyone • ONE TEAM: We respect and value each other • BEST ALWAYS: We aspire to excellence • INTEGRITY: We play fair and take ownership of our actions • FUN: We love what we do SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL – THE GIANTS AND THE SWIFTS

2017 began a new chapter in Australian Netball history with the introduction of Suncorp Super Netball, undoubtedly the strongest netball competition in the world which expanded Netball NSW to two elite teams; the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball.

GIANTS Netball is owned and operated by Netball NSW, in a strategic alliance with GWS GIANTS (AFL). GIANTS Netball was formed on the basis of providing more opportunities for the members in NSW, including: to represent their state and club at Netball’s highest domestic level; and provide opportunities for fans and members to watch the world’s best netballers live in action.

The Giants have quickly developed a strong position in the competitive NSW sporting landscape already competing in Finals and enjoying excellent membership and drawing impressive crowds to Qudos Bank Arena.

NSW Swifts have a long and proud history representing NSW since 2007. They have multiple grand final appearances and are the current Suncorp Super Netball Premiers after defying the odds to register a thumping 64-47 Grand Final victory over the in September 2019. The Swifts were lauded for a young roster boasting some of internationals netball’s most promising players and the Premiership was secured with a scintillating brand of netball.

Both GIANTS Netball and NSW Swifts are committed to being strong role models for young netballers around NSW, Australia and the world, and for representing their teams to the best of their ability. The clubs strive to be a competitive force in every year of the league and be a top four team each and every season and compete for the SSN title. EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & PATHWAYS

Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for developing and driving the sport’s strategic priorities to increase participation in netball and to support associations and clubs to deliver amazing netball experiences.

The Executive General Manager (EGM) Community & Pathways is responsible for the continued growth and development of all elements of netball within the state of NSW, including competitions and pathways, community netball, and the enhancement of governance structures and systems. The position will have budget responsibility of the areas of Stakeholder Relations and Association development; Competitions; State Pathways; and Volunteer Workforce.

The role requires a highly collaborative executive with a strong focus on fostering productive stakeholder relationships. REPORTING STRUCTURE

This is a new role within the Senior Leadership team and will be a key role in the Netball NSW executive team. Reporting to the CEO the role will manage a small team including; • Facilities & Infrastructure Manager • Competitions and Events Manager • General Manager Stakeholder Relations • State Pathways Manager

Key relationships will include; • CEO • Other Netball NSW Executive staff • Netball NSW Staff • • NSW Netball Associations and Clubs KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Association and Member Stakeholder League, Premier League, Senior State Titles, Management Junior State Titles and the Summer Series. • Oversee the production of an annual operational • Create a three-year plan for the State Pathways plan for the Association development and area that builds on the recent State Pathways membership area with a focus on membership Review and which embodies a winning culture that growth and servicing and regional support. has long term, holistic, positive player growth as • Oversee the development and maintenance of its central feature. relevant policies (including national policies and/ • Foster collaborative partnerships between Netball or legislation), governance and membership Australia, NSWIS, Regional Academies of Sport, database. School Sports Units, Sports High Schools, • Developing strong relationships with both local NSW Swifts, Giants Netball and other system council (both metropolitan & regional) and state stakeholders to benefit the high performance governments, to find opportunities to enhance, program. upgrade and expand facilities which will lead to • Support the delivery of sustainable programs and growth in membership and participation. education to help grow and retain coaches and • In collaboration with Netball Australia and direct officials from the grassroots to the elite. reports, produce a project and change management plan for NSW for the new National Registration and Governance Competition Management Database expected to • Undertake a review of the NNSW Volunteer be released for the 2021 netball season. Ensure a Workforce Plan. seamless transition to the new system including any • Coordinating meetings and meeting papers for the change of providers (if any). Board Governance Sub Committee. • Monitor the performance and effectiveness • In consultation with CEO and COO, overseeing the of the National Registration and Competition management and administration of Netball NSW Management database (MyNetball) including the AGM and Council meetings via direct reports. satisfaction of key stakeholders. • Undertake a Governance review of netball in NSW that focuses on the governance and cultural Competitions, Pathways and Volunteer strategic priorities of netball. • Ensure the organisation complies with relevant Workforce legislation, regulatory and statutory obligations • Produce an Annual Competitions Plan that relevant to the role. promotes the optimisation of competition delivery and aligns with the NNSW Competitions Review. • Ensure that annual competition surveys are undertaken and that reviews are undertaken after all major NNSW competitions such as: Metro KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial, Government & Finance Budget & Business Planning • Work closely with the Head of Commercial and • Responsible for setting and following approved Marketing and direct reports to drive increased budgets including NNSW Stakeholder Relations; investment in NSW competitions, facilities, Competitions; State Pathways; and Volunteer programs and participation products. Workforce budgets and regular forecasting in • Oversee the creation and development of conjunction with the CEO, COO and Finance opportunities for attracting new investment and Manager. additional funding from external stakeholders. • Work closely with the COO with regard to all • Manage and foster relationships with corporate major business plans for the role (eg annual partners and government entities that invest and competitions plan) that align with the Strategic partner with NNSW in the competitions, facilities, Plan and annual budgets. programs and participation areas. • Drawing on stakeholder relationships, be proactive in working on submissions that will grow government funding across the organisation and the sport. • Ensure the organisation actively investigates and applies for government and non-government grants and funding opportunities and oversee the application, reporting and acquittal processes for all existing and new grants.

Communication and Liaison • Work with Netball Australia to develop and implement the Netball Australia Athlete Pathway framework and all supporting resources throughout the Netball NSW talent development and high performance network. • Work with the Netball NSW commercial team to meet/exceed sponsorship targets. • Provide sound recommendations to the CEO regarding participation growth needs and continuous improvement opportunities. • Oversight of NNSW recommendations for National appointments. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• KPI’s will be determined and agreed annually with the CEO. • Your ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, local and state government and work closely with people of all levels of the sport. • Ensuring that the benchmarks set in previous years are achieved or exceeded. • Achieving annual budgets set for the position and growing grant revenues year on year. • High quality, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO and Board as required. • The delivery of specific projects that are both on time and to budget. • Your ability to build a strong team, focus on development of the team and individuals, and retain quality staff. • Produce all business plans in the timelines required and delivering on their objective. REQUIREMENTS Candidates for the position will require a range of personal and professional skills including:

Qualifications and experience • Minimum five (5) years executive/senior management experience in a related field of employment with demonstrated considerable staff management experience, strong business planning and budget management experience. • Degree qualification or other relevant tertiary qualifications in business, technology, sport, marketing or a related field. • Demonstrated experience in dealing with Board management, government relations and a sound understanding of governance principles. • Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions. • Brings excellent leadership qualities with an ability to coach and motivate a team, drive results and deliver to expectations set and on budget with a passion for getting the best out of people. • Excellent written, organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. • The ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels and with key stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and skills Personal Attributes • Demonstrated experience in development and • Exceptional strategic and conceptual thinking skill. implementation of policies and in the successful • Empathy and understanding of community and sourcing and management of external funding volunteer-based environments. applications. • Outstanding people management and development • Demonstrated experience leading volunteer capabilities. workforce. • Effective relationship building and influencing skills. • A solid understanding of the process involved • A motivation to inspire, empower and enable others. to manage complaints and/or deal with member • Well-developed interpersonal, engagement and protection issues. communication capabilities. • Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian sport • Flexibility, adaptability and resilience that supports sector and its overlap with other relevant sectors effective decision-making. including education and health. • An ability to leverage political acumen, initiative and • Drives innovation, promotes data-driven proactive problem solving to support the achievement decision-making and demonstrates evidence of of the organisation’s strategic ambitions. successfully implementing customer segmentation • Commercial acumen and contract management and research strategies. experience. • Understanding of contemporary digital technologies. • Work Health and Safety. • Demonstrated experience designing and driving • Professional and proactive attitude. the implementation of participation/customer • Passionate and prepared to go above and beyond. growth strategies in a commercial environment. • Commitment to Netball NSW Values. • Project management skills with an understanding • A person with a values based approach who of the project management cycle. leads by example and carries this through in • Sound knowledge and understanding of strategic their leadership and management style, with the planning and a track record of achieving agreed confidence to manage a skilled team of individuals. strategic outcomes and driving growth. • Able to prioritise competing demands and focus on • Demonstrated experience in financial complex issues simultaneously. management, budget interpretation and an • A self-motivator who can work independently but understanding of contract management, managing also collaborates well as part of a team. successful relationships with partners and funding • A strong negotiator, great at managing relationships entities including government agencies. and with compelling interpersonal skills. • Strong understanding of human resource • Able to motivate staff, drive results and deliver to management, WHS, equal opportunity and other expectations set and on budget. legislation in relation to the position. HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV along with a detailed cover letter to Juliet Austin that briefly details why you feel you would be suitable for this role and includes details of your current remuneration to: [email protected] (m) +61(2)9006 1178

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in Australia.

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.

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