About Netball Australia

Netball Australia (NA) is the driving force behind netball in Australia, shaping the game from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball (WN), NA oversees national teams, the elite Suncorp Super Netball league, and fosters the sport at every level—from local courts to the global stage. 

For nearly 100 years, NA has led, inspired, and supported a myriad of opportunities for thousands of communities and millions of Australians to play, deliver, watch, and ultimately love our sport.  

With over 8.2 million Australians interested in netball, and over 4 million considered to be core fans of Suncorp Super Netball, our game is in great shape with the incredible success of our elite competitions propelling strong participation and fanbase growth domestically and globally.  

We are rightly proud of our heritage, our standing, and our successes. Few teams in any sport, and even fewer organisations in any industry, enjoy the position and the positive pressure of being No. 1 in the World! 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.  

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. 

About the Role

This exciting position will be responsible for providing operational support and strategic guidance to Netball Australia (NA) in the development and execution of initiatives designed to enhance its media, broadcast, and content portfolio, through conducting comprehensive analyses, supporting the development of strategic business cases and opportunities, and providing practical support to optimise reach, engagement, and revenue generation across all relevant platforms. This is a full-time opportunity working on a 12-month fixed term basis. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Support the management of partnerships and be a point of contact for netball’s broadcast and content partnerships for all NA and into the broader Netball Australia organisation. 
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including SSN and event operations, partnerships, marketing, media, and content teams, to develop opportunities for both NA and NA partners. 
• Manage contract deliverables to ensure all entitlements are delivered across both domestic and international broadcast partners. 
• Contribute to production planning, ensuring the viewer experience aligns to brand positioning and maximising audiences and their engagement 
• Support the end-to-end broadcast production process for pathway netball events, including 
• procurement of productions partners, and distribution. 
• Provide regular progress updates to the Broadcast, Content, and Digital Partnerships Manager, including regular progress reports of deliverables. 
• Evaluate broadcast performance metrics and audience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation, informing future broadcast, media and content strategies and initiatives. 
• Support the management of budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to deliver successful and media partnership initiatives including content production within scope and on schedule 
• Support the manager in the execution of day-to-day tasks. 
• Monitor industry trends, audience insights, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and ensure Netball Australia remains at the forefront of media innovation. 
• Assist with project-related tasks, including research, data analysis, and presentation preparation. 

About You

Key Attributes, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Alignment to our DNA - Belong, Be Bold, Be Your Best 
• Demonstrated experience in media, broadcast, and content industries. Sport desirable but not essential. 
• Experience in developing and managing original / non-live programming and content projects and opportunities 
• Strong understanding of digital media platforms and content distribution channels. 
• Experience in contract management and partnership development. 
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive analysis and support the development of strategic business plans. 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners as required. 
• Experience in adopting industry best practice or developing new best practices in seeking out growth opportunities and/or efficiencies 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently. 
• Knowledge of the Australian sporting media landscape, particularly netball, is highly desirable. 

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

What We Offer

• Vibrant Culture: A supportive, inclusive, high-energy, and values-driven team with a passion for our sport 
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home alongside office connection days, based on role requirements. 
• Employee Wellbeing: Additional Wellbeing Leave, Annual Flu Vaccinations & Mole Checks 
• Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Leave, Birthday Leave (who wants to work on their birthday?!)  
• Up to 40% off New Balance, opportunity to attend SSN Games, and access to NFP Salary Sacrificing 
• Pets in the Office Fridays, and free breakfast on-site 

The role is based at Netball’s Head Office in Fitzroy/Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country where you will be spoilt for choice on great coffee spots! Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of Netball HQ and traditional office hours may be required. Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager. 

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview as soon as good candidates are identified, so if this sounds like you, and we hope it does – please submit your application today! We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Our recruitment process consists of a phone screening, two rounds of interviews, (virtual and in person) along with professional reference checks, and we'll be here to guide you through the entire process!

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.