At the National Rugby League (NRL) we're very proud of our game and the impact it has on players, fans and communities. Rugby League is an inclusive sport for everyone. Our workplace champions inclusion and celebrates diversity.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Game Development Officer to join the team in the Northern Territory! As an NRL Game Development Officer you will contribute directly to a number of the key initiatives of Rugby League's Game Plan including:
- Growing participation at all levels
- Growing our fan base
- Achieving deeper engagement and
- Delivering community outcomes.
Success profile:
The successful candidate for this role will be self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic about Rugby League and have the ability to engage with small and large groups in a fun and positive way. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives and will share NRL's beliefs, United, Positive, Inclusive and Disciplined.
You will ideally have relevant, or working towards, tertiary qualifications combined with experience in the sports industry preferred.
These proactive roles will suit applicants with a background in Teaching, Junior Rugby League coaching, first aid and/or experience in program development and facilitation.
Other key criteria include:
- Project/event management and facilitation experience (desired)
- Intermediate computer skills (MS Office)
- Highly effective communication and relationship building skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications combined with experience in the sports industry
- Drivers' Licence essential
- Current Working with Children credentials for paid work preferred
- Experience working with children
- Adaptable with the ability to work independently
Applications: If you meet most of the criteria, please apply at your earliest convenience as we are actively interviewing.
Open to: This is a permanent on-going role therefore candidates who hold Australian work rights should only apply. Working Holiday Maker (WFM) visa holders are not eligible to apply for this role.
The NRL is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe, and their voices heard about decisions that affect their lives. The NRL have strong recruitment procedures with extensive screening of applicants including comprehensive reference checks, identity checks, "Working with Children" checks and/or national criminal history checks to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with us.
