Bowls Australia (BA) is the national sporting organisation responsible for the leadership, development and management of Bowls in Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation governed by a voluntary board that provides the strategic direction for the sport and the strategies that are implemented by the staff at the national office. BA's members are the nine state and territory bowls associations. There are over 1,850 clubs and over 670,000 participants nationwide. BA is affiliated with World Bowls and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association where it is a core sport in the Commonwealth Games held every four years.As a member of the Programs and Participation Team this position will roll out programs, initiatives and resources to increase participation in the sport of bowls across Australia. The position manages a small team, focused on supporting participation programs and staff. The role is based in the Bowls Australia head office in Thornbury, Melbourne. The key functions of the role are:To develop and roll out programs, initiatives and resources to increase participation in the sport of bowls and improve Club operations.To assist in leading, managing and driving the Participation and Programs teams.To strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the success of Participation programs.To develop and drive strategies to maximise participation in Schools and Social Programs.Reporting and compliance for various participation roles and programs. To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:Experience delivering participation initiatives/programs is essential.Proven ability to project manage multiple projects.People Management experience.Proven ability to deliver constructive feedback.Advanced interpersonal skills.Outstanding presentation skills.Ability to deal calmly and consistently with demanding responsibilities and conflicting priorities from a range of customers and staff utilising standard negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.An ability to fit in with and form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people.Current drivers licence.Desirable attributes include:Tertiary qualifications in Sport Management and / or experience in the sports industry.The salary for this position is approximately $75,000 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation. While this role is advertised as a full time position, we are open to candidates who would be interested in a part-time or job share arrangement. Please indicate your interest in a flexible working arrangement in your Cover Letter.Any questions regarding the role can be directed to hr@bowls.com.auTo apply for the role please ensure you address the role criteria in your Cover Letter.Closing date for applications is 4th October 2019.PD Development and Programs Manager

Development and Programs Manager

Bowls Australia (BA) is the national sporting organisation responsible for the leadership, development and management of Bowls in Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation governed by a voluntary board that provides the strategic direction for the sport and the strategies that are implemented by the staff at the national office. BA's members are the nine state and territory bowls associations. There are over 1,850 clubs and over 670,000 participants nationwide. BA is affiliated with World Bowls and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association where it is a core sport in the Commonwealth Games held every four years.

As a member of the Programs and Participation Team this position will roll out programs, initiatives and resources to increase participation in the sport of bowls across Australia. The position manages a small team, focused on supporting participation programs and staff. The role is based in the Bowls Australia head office in Thornbury, Melbourne. 

The key functions of the role are:

  • To develop and roll out programs, initiatives and resources to increase participation in the sport of bowls and improve Club operations.
  • To assist in leading, managing and driving the Participation and Programs teams.
  • To strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the success of Participation programs.
  • To develop and drive strategies to maximise participation in Schools and Social Programs.
  • Reporting and compliance for various participation roles and programs.

 To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:

  • Experience delivering participation initiatives/programs is essential.
  • Proven ability to project manage multiple projects.
  • People Management experience.
  • Proven ability to deliver constructive feedback.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding presentation skills.
  • Ability to deal calmly and consistently with demanding responsibilities and conflicting priorities from a range of customers and staff utilising standard negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
  • An ability to fit in with and form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people.
  • Current drivers licence.

Desirable attributes include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Sport Management and / or experience in the sports industry.

The salary for this position is approximately $75,000 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation. While this role is advertised as a full time position, we are open to candidates who would be interested in a part-time or job share arrangement. Please indicate your interest in a flexible working arrangement in your Cover Letter.

Any questions regarding the role can be directed to hr@bowls.com.au

To apply for the role please ensure you address the role criteria in your Cover Letter.

Closing date for applications is 4th October 2019.