About Golf Australia:

Australian Golf is experiencing unprecedented growth and embarking upon an exciting journey of change.  Golf Australia is central to this as the governing body for golf in Australia.   

Our purpose is to have “more Australians playing more golf”, and our philosophy is that “all golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers”.  

Australian Golf has a new strategy that positions golf as “a sport for life and fun for all”.  Whether you are a member of a golf club, a round player playing social golf, a ball hitter at a driving range, a mini golfer playing with family and friends, or even one of the 5.8 million Australians who have said that they want to play but are not yet participating, Golf Australia would like to hear from you.  

As the governing body for Golf in Australia, our key responsibilities are to encourage participation across the sport whilst supporting the health of all places to play around the country.  Working alongside key industry partners such as the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour, Golf Australia helps provide player pathways through the events at club and state level, through to the Australian Open.  In addition, we support the high-performance program developing talent through to the professional stage. 

About the Role:

The Participation Officer will have a focus on grassroots development, including women and girls engagement and alignment with the Australian Golf Strategy, provide ongoing delivery and support to GA - Qld’s Golf Participation team across key strategic areas including MyGolf (Juniors), TeeMates (Juniors), Get into Golf (Adults), and other development products deemed important to the growth of the game.

Reporting to the Golf Participation Manager - QLD/NT, the Participation Officer- QLD will also play a key role in providing further insight into the national strategy around the Australian golf pathway’s products and offerings on a regular basis.

Australian Golf Values:

We are committed to creating a culture that enables our employees to thrive and our Australian Golf Values are at the top of mind in everything we do:

• We Welcome Everyone
• We are Connected
• We are Courageous
• We Bring our Best

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Specific areas of responsibility include:

• The recruitment and servicing of centre’s registered to deliver MyGolf and Get into Golf programs;
• Helping with the administration of the Sporting Schools program throughout Queensland;
• Working with schools, golf coaches, clubs, and facilities to increase take-up and participation within the program;
• Helping with the administration and delivery of the existing TeeMates 9-hole series of events.
• Provide a high level of support to all internal and external Queensland golf stakeholders around junior and adults participation programs and offerings;
• Engagement within working groups focusing on Australian golf’s pathway products on a regular basis.

Key Requirements

In addition, you will have:

• 3+ years experience in a game development/participation role within a sporting organisation, or;
• 3+ years experience in a sales role outside a sporting organisation;
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal/presentation;
• Demonstrated experience engaging/influencing with external stakeholders and the ability to form effective working relationships with a varied range of groups and people;
• Excellent time management skills and task prioritisation across daily, weekly, and long-term organisation objectives;
• Ability to deal calmly and consistently with conflicting priorities;
• Strong data entry, word processing and scheduling skills;
• Comprehensive organisational skills to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• A good understanding of the Australian golf landscape;
• The ability to work remotely and travel within designated region(s) as required;
• Flexibility to undertake unique work hours to meet the needs of clubs and facilities.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, and be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders at all levels.

We support Equal Opportunity practices and welcome applications from all individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What you will get in return:

• A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport.
• A supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive.
• Learning & development opportunities available.