POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: 26 July 2012
Prepared By: Head of Sport Development and Performance
Position Title:
Community Engagement Manager – One Netball
Work Area:
Sport Development and Performance
Reports to:
Sport Development Manager
Primary Location/s:
Level 2, 140 King Street, Melbourne 3000
Reportable Positions:
Nil
Classification Grade
Program Manager
Employment Status:
Full-time, 12month contract
Primary Purpose of Position
Work with key stakeholders and Member Organisations to facilitate the introduction of netball to culturally diverse and
indigenous communities and people with a disability with the aim of enhancing and changing the culture of netball to foster
respect and inclusion and positively influence issues of racism and intolerance in Australia.
Responsibilities and Measures
Task
Measures and Outcomes
Program Management, Evaluation, Capacity, Capability
• Identify, build and manage strong relationships with key
services providers and netball’s member organisations.
• Support, inform, align and link netball’s wider strategies
to ensure the experiences for diverse communities are
considered.
• Establish a Project Management/Steering Committee.
• Develop an evaluation program to monitor effectiveness
and data (trend analysis, future mapping).
• Contribute to netball’s commitment to the Australian
Human Rights National Anti-Racism Partnership and
Strategy.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders, including the Office for
Sport.
• Deliver acknowledgment and publicity requirements.
• Input into Netball Australia’s Member Protection Policy
aimed at providing safe environments.
• Input into Netball Australia’s a Corporate Social
Responsibility Framework, Respect & Responsibility
Framework, and Racial and Religious Vilification
Framework.
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Harmony Day
• Coordinate netball’s Harmony Day activities using antiracism themes.
• Engage ANZ Championship and Member Organisations
• Publicity, promotion, reporting and budget coordination.
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Extend netball’s reach - participation, talent and fan
base.
Committee provides input into the development,
planning and delivery of One Netball.
Strategies are distributed to relevant stakeholders to
encourage the inclusion of women in netball.
Robust and reliable data collection systems.
Research and evaluations results are communicated.
Directory of community engagement contacts for use by
netball (grass roots, state, national level).
Successful Harmony Day events are held and the
participants gain a greater awareness of the benefits of a
multicultural society and knowledge of strategies to
address racism
Report evaluating the effectiveness of the activity.
Netball’s National Participation Framework
• Develop Netball’s National Participation Framework.
• Coordinate a national inclusion strategy for netball that
aims to remove the barriers to participation.
• Audit current multicultural, indigenous and disability
netball activity throughout Australia in both affiliated
and non-affiliated organisations.
• Analyse and identify gaps, duplications, inefficiencies
and areas of under-provision and opportunities.
• Liaise with netball stakeholders and relevant external
organisations to identify relevant population
• Establish links with state and territory member
organisations, associations, external providers and
schools across priority target groups and geographic
locations.
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Resources and Information, Awareness and Education
Material
• Research, identify and develop resources to raise
awareness, inform and educate netball associations on
cultural and social barriers.
• Build upon existing resources to develop netball specific
tools.
• Include multicultural and disability awareness
information in netball’s education for coaches and
umpires.
• Advocate the “Play by the Rules” education and
awareness program.
• Coordinate NetSetGO! material being translated into
different languages.
• Coordinate relevant current or new resources to reflect
netball as a multi-cultural and inclusive sport.
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Program Development and Delivery
• Coordinate pilot programs utilising netball’s NetSetGo!
Program in partnership with migrant resource centres or
other multi-cultural organisations and Member
Organisations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative survey of
participants’ pre and post involvement in pilot programs.
• Measure changes in attitude and the numbers of women
accessing netball through their local associations/clubs.
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A national strategy is developed that addresses the
specific needs of people from diverse populations.
Barriers preventing women from participating in netball
are addressed through strategies encouraging cultural
diversity in netball and resulting in an increased number
of women from culturally diverse backgrounds
participating in netball.
The audit will identify the resources and services
currently provided, map engagement within
organisations and between organisations and the
external environment.
Links and pathways between settlement services and key
stakeholders and netball are created.
Relevant organisations implement One Netball to target
groups.
Local clubs take action to ensure their activities uphold
the principles of fairness, respect, responsibility and
safety.
Associations and Clubs have an increased awareness of
social and cultural barriers and ways to overcome them.
Tools, resources and guidance achieve a welcoming and
inclusive netball environment.
Netball is open and accessible for people from all social
and cultural backgrounds – increasing number of women
in the identified regions participating in netball through
local clubs.
Every participant is provided with the opportunity to
develop netball skills, physical fitness, social skills,
sportsmanship and an understanding of the game of
netball.
Coaching and support is provided to participants.
Participants are provided with linkages to
clubs/teams/competitions.
Core Competencies, Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
Team Work: Shares collective responsibility for all aspects of Netball Australia’s business, demonstrating skills collaboratively,
valuing differences and encouraging high performance through teams. Drives high performance through teams across own
function.
Drive For Success: Demonstrates the drive to do things better and to identify, set and strive for challenging goals. Has pride
in setting and exceeding own standards, demonstrating persistence in the face of obstacles. Creates and maintains a can do
attitude beyond immediate team.
Communication: Is able to communicate to people clearly, concisely and with a high level of integrity so that people know
where they stand on a wide range of issues. Communicates effectively both within and outside the organisation.
Business Acumen: Understands the key levers with the business and how and when to use them to achieve business results.
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Uses this understanding to drive continued improvements of the organisation. Has well developed business acumen.
Stakeholder Focus: Is able to identify, understand and give priority to satisfy the needs of Netball Australia stakeholders both
internal and external. Anticipates, manages and meets stakeholder expectation
Influencing Others: Is able to persuade, convince, challenge and influence others to achieve effectiveness. Uses complex
influencing strategies.
Breadth of Vision: Is able to demonstrate vision, introducing long term plans for the business; delivers fresh business ideas
and eliminates non-added value activities. Applies and adapts strategies to realize new opportunities.
Leadership: Demonstrates the seven leadership behaviours of articulating a vision, providing an appropriate model, fostering
acceptance of group goals, high performance expectations, individualised support, intellectual stimulation and contingent
reward behaviour. Acts as a Leader.
Coaching and Development: Is able to identify and maximise underlying potential to deliver long term growth in individuals
and the business. Creates positive learning culture.
Managing People Performance: Manages individual and team performance ensuring individuals are appropriately stretches
and challenged and that underperformance is effectively dealt with. Takes action to improve performance.
Focusing on the Right Thing: Is able to plan and organise resources and people and prioritise according to demands at any
particular moment. Manages a diverse agenda over a varied time span.
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Is able to objectively and systematically analyse problems in order to make the right
decisions, whether that be via a logical approach or a more creative one. Takes a proactive approach to overcoming
problems.
Gathering and Analysing Information: Is able to logically analyse, collate and process complex information in a structure
manner, drawing conclusions that enable the right decisions to be reached. Analyses information and draws conclusions.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Demonstrated committed to advancing multiculturalism, inclusiveness and participation through substantive equality in
the provision of services to culturally diverse communities.
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Experience working in community development, preferably with knowledge of the sport and youth sectors.
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Tertiary qualifications in community development, social sciences, human services or related fields.
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Proven strategic planning, analytical and implementation capabilities
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Highly developed networking skills to build key networks and engage with stakeholder groups
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High level communication skills, face to face, telephone and in written reports and general correspondence.
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High level interpersonal skills and ability to elicit the cooperation of people.
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Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
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Experience in working independently and as an integral part of a team.
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Committed to Netball Australia’s values.
Other
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A formal “Undertaking of Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest” is required.
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A Working with Children Check and or Police Record Check may be required. (Netball Australia will pay for costs
associated with these checks, if required).
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Participate in professional development activities.
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Represent Netball Australia as required.
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Act as a member of work groups as required.
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Supervise and direct other internal or external staff, contractors and stakeholders as required.
Support for this position has been provided by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the Diversity
and Social Cohesion Program. The Australian Government is committed to addressing issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance by
promoting respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging for everyone. The Government believes that strong social cohesion is best
developed by projects that bring all Australians together and in particular create connections across the community. For more information
on the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, visit www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/
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