About Handball VIC Inc

Handball Victoria (HV) is a non-profit, recognised State Sporting Association dedicated to promoting the sports of (Olympic) Handball and Beach Handball in Victoria, Australia. We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and participation in Handball, with a strong future focus on building connections and partnerships within our community.

HV has recently secured funding through the Victorian State Government's Together More Active program to launch a Mixed Handball Competition, as part of our strategic commitment to Participation & Pathways.

About the Role & the Opportunity

HV is seeking a skilled and motivated Development Officer to lead the launch of a new, inclusive participation program - a Mixed Handball Competition!

This role is primarily offered on a volunteer basis, but with a Bonus Structure as agreed by the Board.

The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding the project from planning through to successful execution, working closely with targeted groups, HVs existing member base, affiliated clubs and volunteers.

If you’re passionate about Sports Development, this is an outstanding opportunity to get involved with an Olympic Sport in its infancy! As Development Officer - Mixed Handball Competition, you’ll be directly involved in establishing a new participation format for the sport in Victoria.

Objectives & Outcomes

• Increase overall participation rates in Handball by 20% within the first year of competition
• Enhance visibility and exposure of Handball as a diverse and inclusive sport
• Foster social connections and community engagement through sports participation
• Increase HV’s exposure and expand our networks beyond the current membership base

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop a project plan, including tasks, timelines, and resourcing
• Monitor project progress and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget

Team Management

• Assemble and lead a competition sub-committee with 2-5 volunteer committee members
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members
• Foster collaboration and communication among team members

Stakeholder Communication

• Establish clear communication channels with project stakeholders and the Handball VIC Board
• Communicate monthly project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders and to the Board
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns

Risk Management

• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Implement changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget as needed

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports
• Generate regular status reports and performance metrics
• Archive project documentation for future reference

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in sports or community-based projects will be highly regarded
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, educators and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative and a bias for action

Handball VIC is a Child Safe organisation, and takes Child Safeguarding seriously. Hence, everyone holding contractor, volunteer or other positions with us are subject to obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway.

We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, feel free to send an email to info@handballvic.org.au