Program Manager - Official Development Assistance (ODA)

Job Description

Program Manager - Official Development Assistance (ODA) Posted: 12/02/2025 Closing Date: 12/03/2025 Job Type: Contract Location: Melbourne Job Category: Program & Project Management, Sport and Recreation 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! 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. Job Description This rewarding position will be responsible for assisting Pacific Netball Federations in strengthening their governance and administrative frameworks, developing policies, and processes, and building the capacity of staff and communities. It also supports the development of sustainable pathways that promote safe, inclusive, and accessible netball across the Pacific region. Reporting to a dedicated and passionate Head of Market Development, responsibilities include: Growing Netball’s international reach, creating a sustainable organisational developmental impact for partner countries. Coordinating workshops and training to strengthen the capacity of Pacific netball federation staff, volunteers and the broader workforce, including coaches, umpires and bench officials. Managing the key program partnerships, forming strategy, setting standards and defining accountabilities with key program delivery partners. Regularly assessing and monitoring organisational capability of partner countries. Designing and prioritising organisational development needs alongside partner countries as part of annual project planning. Driving the effective implementation of organisational development plans in partner countries, leading and managing key projects. Where required, sourcing and engaging in-country expert advice to support project delivery and provide mentoring and guidance to partner countries. Overseeing a comprehensive framework of policies, processes and procedures that ensures integrity and accountability in the delivery of the programs and initiatives. Where appropriate, linking initiatives to Pacific communities within Australia, fostering strong ties between local and regional netball networks. Supporting strategic alliances with government and non-government agencies, other sporting bodies and corporate partners in relation to Netball Australia’s international development priorities and initiatives. Supporting the Head of Market Development – International Programs in the planning, budgeting and reporting for the Pacific Women’s Sports Administration Pilot Program. Desired Skills and Experience The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience: Specialist Knowledge & Experience • Understanding of effective organisations and the governance, management and policy settings that supports organisational growth.• Able to demonstrate program management, training and development experience.• Highly aware and can modify behaviour to take account of cultural nuances.• Familiarity with Netball Australia’s Coaching and Umpiring Accreditation Framework, including associated courses and accreditation processes.• Experience in budget interpretation and understanding, program/project/line and contract management, working with Government agencies/authorities, policies and funding programs.• Ability to monitor financial performance.• Skills in developing partnerships across various sectors including government and non-government, including the netball community.• Capability to develop strategies, policies and high-level reports with clear recommendations. Interpersonal Skills • Proven project leadership, management and administration experience.• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and elicit cooperation of people, whilst motivating, inspiring and empowering them.• Ability to lead and work effectively with and influence teams and resolve complex problems.• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work objectives to achieve goals within available resources and competing timeframes.• Ability to influence and work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across cultural and national identities.• High level understanding of best practice governance, leadership and organisational development principles.• High level communication skills; face to face, telephone and in written reports and general correspondence.• Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.• Experience in working independently and as an integral part of a team.• Flexibility, adaptability and resilience.• Political acumen, initiative and pro-active problem solving.• Competence with the Microsoft Office suite of products, email and the Internet.• Alignment to, and champion of our DNA. 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 opportunity is offered on a fixed-term contract through to mid 2026, and will be predominantly based at our HQ in vibrant Fitzroy, 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 within the Pacifics, travelling interstate/internationally 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 that suit their lifestyle with their new Manager. 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. Applications close 5pm AEDT on 12 March 2025 . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr