- An engaging & flexible workplace, with a strong culture and stand-out perks!
- L&D-oriented, Hockey Australia offers ample opportunities for career development
- Be a part of one of Australia’s most internationally successful elite sports
- This role is in Parkville, Melbourne.
About Hockey Australia
Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos.
As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.
About the Role
The Partnerships & Digital Assistant reports to the Partnerships Manager and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of commercial and government partnership benefits, while assisting with digital content and social media activities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sports and communications, providing hands-on experience across partnership servicing, content creation, and community engagement to help grow the Hockey Australia brand.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist the Partnerships Manager to deliver contracted benefits for commercial and government partners.
- Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with Hockey Australia’s partners and stakeholders.
- Administer the commercial CRM platform to ensure accurate and timely partnership records.
- Support partner servicing activities, including athlete appearances and event hosting (interstate travel may be required).
- Assist with ensuring partner branding is correctly represented across HA channels, including website and team uniforms.
- Support social media activity across Meta, LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms, including paid ads and content scheduling.
- Assist with content creation for campaigns, events, and game days, ensuring alignment across all digital channels.
- Support monitoring and responding to social media engagement to enhance community interaction and brand awareness.
- Assist with compiling social media analytics and reporting to inform campaigns and performance reviews.
- Provide general administrative support, including online shop queries and alumni event assistance.
Benefits and Culture
Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, monthly massages and retail discounts amongst other things. Click here to check out the full list of Work Perks you get as a Hockey Australia employee.
Remuneration
Hockey Australia will offer a $50,000 - $53,000 base salary plus superannuation dependent upon the successful applicant's skills and experience.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, member associations, and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
- Knowledge of hockey and an understanding of the Australian sports sector, including current trends and growth opportunities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with social media content creation and engagement across multiple platforms.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to support multiple projects and meet deadlines.
