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 1,800 clubs and over 690,000 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 members of the Bowls Australia Bowls Operations Team these positions will provide direct assistance to Clubs to increase sustainability of the delivery network and grow the game of bowls. This includes areas such as:Business and strategic planning.Member and participant recruitment / retention.Governance.Funding and grants.Program development and delivery.Information technology.Volunteer strategies.The Regional Bowls Manager is the on the ground liaison with Bowls Clubs, Regions / Zones / Districts and Local Government Authorities, therefore these roles involve a significant amount of travel. The positions work in partnership with the relevant State CEO to deliver both Bowls Australia and State initiatives.The success of the program has been based on Team Members' living and understanding the intricacies of their region. As such, the successful applicants will live in South Australia however applications will be accepted from any region within the State.To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:High-level communication skills – both verbal and written.Excellent time management skills, prioritising tasks to meet daily and weekly-programmed activity targets or longer term organisational objectives.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.Advanced data entry, word processing and scheduling skills ensuring efficient production of letters, documents and reports within required timeframes.Comprehensive organisational skills to meet deadlines.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.An ability to fit in with and form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people and exercise sound judgmentUnderstanding of governance and club managementValid driver’s licenceHave or willing to get a Working With Children CheckDesirable attributes include:Tertiary qualifications in sport management or equivalent.Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment.Understanding of the sport of bowls.Accredited coach or official.Event management experiencePresenting and facilitating experienceHave or willing to get a current Senior First AidThe roles will be home office based, with considerable travel around your region. You will be provided with a fully maintained vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, uniform and internet connection. To apply for the roles please take time to address the described criteria within your Cover Letter. Any questions regarding the roles can be directed to hr@bowls.com.auBowls Australia (BA) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. BA requires all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to, comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, a ‘working with children’ or equivalent check and/or a ‘national criminal history record’ check.Closing date for applications is Friday 24th June 2022.Position Description

2x Regional Bowls Managers - South Australia

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 1,800 clubs and over 690,000 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 members of the Bowls Australia Bowls Operations Team these positions will provide direct assistance to Clubs to increase sustainability of the delivery network and grow the game of bowls. This includes areas such as:

  • Business and strategic planning.
  • Member and participant recruitment / retention.
  • Governance.
  • Funding and grants.
  • Program development and delivery.
  • Information technology.
  • Volunteer strategies.

The Regional Bowls Manager is the on the ground liaison with Bowls Clubs, Regions / Zones / Districts and Local Government Authorities, therefore these roles involve a significant amount of travel. The positions work in partnership with the relevant State CEO to deliver both Bowls Australia and State initiatives.

The success of the program has been based on Team Members' living and understanding the intricacies of their region. As such, the successful applicants will live in South Australia however applications will be accepted from any region within the State.

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

  • High-level communication skills – both verbal and written.
  • Excellent time management skills, prioritising tasks to meet daily and weekly-programmed activity targets or longer term organisational objectives.
  • 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.
  • Advanced data entry, word processing and scheduling skills ensuring efficient production of letters, documents and reports within required timeframes.
  • Comprehensive organisational skills to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • An ability to fit in with and form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people and exercise sound judgment
  • Understanding of governance and club management
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Have or willing to get a Working With Children Check

Desirable attributes include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in sport management or equivalent.
  • Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment.
  • Understanding of the sport of bowls.
  • Accredited coach or official.
  • Event management experience
  • Presenting and facilitating experience
  • Have or willing to get a current Senior First Aid

    The roles will be home office based, with considerable travel around your region. You will be provided with a fully maintained vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, uniform and internet connection. 

    To apply for the roles please take time to address the described criteria within your Cover Letter. Any questions regarding the roles can be directed to hr@bowls.com.au

    Bowls Australia (BA) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. BA requires all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to, comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, a ‘working with children’ or equivalent check and/or a ‘national criminal history record’ check.

    Closing date for applications is Friday 24th June 2022.