Why Join the Netball Crew?

Did you know, eight out of ten Australian families have had some involvement with Netball? Either through playing, volunteering, coaching, assisting with admin or being one of our dedicated fans!

The Diamonds have won 11 out of 14 World Cups (including the inaugural World Championships in 1963). Since netball became a Commonwealth Games sport in 1998, Australia has won five gold medals and are the current number one team in the INF World Rankings.

You will be joining a team of passionate individuals who take pride in their skills, love what they do and thoroughly enjoy being part of making Netball one of the most loved sports in Australia.

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Act as the key contact for a range of Netball Australia commercial partnerships to ensure delivery of sponsorship commitments and ensure leverage plans are aligned to NA objectives.
• Drive internal brand advocacy and understanding across all relevant internal stakeholders
• Deliver partners strategy, execution, and analysis as related to netball and deliver on their business priorities.  
• In consultation with Senior Partnerships Manager and Senior Partnerships Lead, establish KPI’s and objectives with each partner and maintain continuous communication to ensure KPI’s and objectives are met as per established timelines. 
• Support the establishment of detailed commercial partners' marketing plans and develop, deliver, and review creative concepts for partners. 
• Work with the Partnerships team and Event Manager to deliver match day and contracted deliverables for partners across Super Netball League, International Test Series, Australian Netball Championships and other netball related events  
• Work with existing partners to deliver enhanced leveraging opportunities and value add services 
• With the Senior Partnerships Lead, co-ordinate post event/campaign reporting.
• Communicate well, maintain good business relationships, and represent Netball Australia positively.
• Assist with the partner revenue summary and partner invoicing. 
• Contribute to development of partner servicing budget. 
• Clear understanding of partnership agreements.  
• Contribute to partnership renewals by working with Partnership Servicing Manager to prepare detailed documentation on existing partnerships. 

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated alignment with NA Values
• Partnership account management experience
• A tertiary qualification in a related discipline and/or experience in a sporting industry
• An ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a diverse and complex range of stakeholders
• A professional and personable approach in all dealings
• Ability to work collaboratively
• A passion for sport at all levels, a knowledge of Netball is desirable.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset

Please note we will not be progressing candidates to interview stage until the beginning of 2025. 

On the cusp of our centenary, and significant opportunity leading into the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, there has never been a more exciting time to join. This full-time opportunity is based at our HQ in vibrant Fitzroy, where you will be spoilt for choice on great coffee spots! Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager. Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the regional/global nature of the organisation, working outside of Netball HQ and traditional office hours may be required. 

If this sounds like you, and we hope it does – please submit your application, ensuring it articulates your ability to meet the criteria above, and what you could bring to the role that would make you stand out as the preferred candidate. An attractive renumeration package will be available to the successful candidate, negotiable depending upon skill level and experience. At the time of applying, candidates are invited to indicate their salary expectations. 

We shortlist and interview great candidates as soon as they are identified so, please do not delay your application should you wish to be considered. We do not take for granted the high volume of excellent applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Netball Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment and must be able to hold valid checks at all times throughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborative, supportive and diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or culture do not define you nor impact your application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverse, inclusive and safe environment for all.