Gymnastics Australia (GA) is the peak body for gymnastics in Australia - incorporating Gymnastics for All, men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, aerobic gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics.

Gymnastics Australia is an organisation committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, capable, connected, and supportive workplace. Gymnastics Australia promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability and those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

You can find more information about Gymnastics Australia here:  https://www.gymnastics.org.au/

What is Gymnastics Australia looking for in their Senior Manager, Brand Communications?

GA is looking for a Senior Manager, Brand Communications to take the lead and be responsible for the development, positioning and ongoing management of the Gymnastics Australia brand through creative and relevant marketing and communications strategies and activities, and the servicing of commercial and government partners.

This position is the driver of innovative and positive whole of sport strategies to best align and position the Gymnastics brand through media, PR, marketing and commercial activities, working collaboratively with all stakeholders, internal and external.

This position will report to and work closely with the CEO to effectively manage commercial partnerships and ensure that all agreements are executed with best practice standards.

Who are you?

An experienced professional who can take the lead in building the brand of Gymnastics in Australia through relevant, increased positive media exposure and effective integrated communication. You will also have the overall management in developing and delivering an internal & external communications strategy that reflects all areas of the business.

A strategic thinker with sound grasp around the challenges brand and communication underpinned by extensive experience in operational delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications and/or Marketing / or / Sports Business Management with specific work in these areas.
• Can clearly demonstrate autonomous responsibility for developing and driving a brand, marketing and communications strategy with oversight of aligned activities to implement those strategies
• Development of collateral to assist sponsorship proposals
• Demonstration of direct involvement in the development and delivery of reporting for commercial and government partners
• Experience in legal contract delivery and servicing
• Proven ability to manage challenges and determine effective solutions
• Proven ability to formulate, design and execute a strategic plan which aligns stakeholders to maximise their contributions, especially in the area of communications, brand and/or marketing
• Working knowledge of the Australian sporting system, highly desirable
• Project management experience

Personal attributes

Leadership

• Comfortable setting high standards, leading change and developing accountability.
• Understands use of diversity well and is able to build talent through providing clear direction and effective feedback
• Ability to create a culture of excellence.

Interpersonal

• Highly effective interpersonal skills with a collaborative style to build effective relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including ability to develop reports and make presentations

Management

• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates a systems thinking approach understanding the ‘big picture’ and using evidence based solutions to make sound operational decisions that deliver on strategic direction
• Ability to write reports and analyse/report for CEO/Board level
• High degree of computer literacy including proficiency of Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Outlook, Survey Monkey and PPT)

Technical

Highly developed and demonstrable writing skills, with ability to deliver under pressures of time and additional priorities Personal Attributes

• Ability to work at a fast pace in a multi-tasking environment, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated individual who has a passion for sport.