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:

Reporting to the Head of Programs and Inclusion, the National Program Manager - Schools will be responsible for the delivery of the education-sector component of the Australian Golf pathway, and its associated program and products, as well as working with Golf Participation Managers in each state branch - as well as non-one Golf states - to ensure strong take-up of these initiatives nationally.

In addition to the ongoing delivery and refinement of the schools’ programs, the National Programs Manger - Schools, will be responsible for the development and rollout of a Secondary Schools program (focused on Years 9-12) and a National Schools Fund to increase participation in Schools outside of Sporting Schools.

The National Programs Manager - Schools, will also be a key member of the Advisory committee for the National Program Deliverer Accreditation (formerly Community Instructor) facilitated by the PGA and the strategic direction and operational elements of this program required by GA.

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:

• Management of the Sporting Schools Program
• Secondary schools program development
• Roll-out of National Schools Fund
• School workforce development
• Oversee the national program deliverer accreditation
• Engagement with key stakeholder bodies within the Australian education sectors

Key Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills to deliver amazing customer experiences. In addition, you will have:

• Two (2+) years’ experience in the game development area within sport
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing at all levels within an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and cross-organisational projects
• Strong task prioritisation ability
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal/presentation.
• Ability to flex between strategic and operational matters as necessary
• Be able to work independently and within a small and broader team environment.
• A good understanding of the Australian Golf landscape
• Interest and comfort in building strategies and programs from the ground up

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess an energetic and outgoing personality and deliver amazing customer experiences for all employees and stakeholders.

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.