Community Growth Lead

Help build the future of netball in Victoria. This inaugural role for Netball Victoria aims to spark excitement and drive participation growth in communities across the state. As Community Growth Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in making netball more accessible, inclusive and sustainable. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role for someone who thrives on turning ideas into action and wants to make a lasting impact on community sport. About Netball Victoria At Netball Victoria, we’re more than a sporting organisation, we’re a community dedicated to empowering lives through netball. Guided by our values of empowerment, innovation, and leadership, we aim to inspire and grow the sport while making a lasting impact – from grassroots to elite level. About the role Reporting to the General Manager – Governance & Transformation, the Community Growth Lead is responsible for driving participation growth in strategically selected communities across Victoria and developing models that can be scaled across the state. This role will identify new opportunities, activate programs and competitions, and build partnerships across the local sporting ecosystem. Through on-the-ground engagement, using data and insight to shape initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and strong project delivery, your impact will be expanding netball’s reach and strengthening community connection. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and delivering participation growth initiatives in targeted geographic areas
• Leading the end-to-end activation of new venues and competitions
• Developing sustainable competition and program models aligned to NV standards
• Building and managing strong local partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on participation and engagement outcomes
• Sharing insights, frameworks and best practice to support statewide growth

What you will bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in community sport, participation growth, program delivery or business development
• Proven success in building partnerships and delivering growth-focused projects.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on implementation skills
• A commercial mindset with creativity to identify new opportunities
• Exceptional organisation with the ability to take ideas from concept through to execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience and passion working in grassroots or community sport
• A passion for ensuring inclusion, accessibility and sustainability.

_A Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) is required, and availability outside standard hours will be essential given the nature of the role._ What we offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements and recognition that our work doesn’t always fit a 9-to-5 schedule.
• Exclusive Perks: Free parking onsite, gym access, tickets to Melbourne Vixens home games, and partner discounts.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu vaccines, and a welcoming, inclusive culture.