We are seeking an energetic and community-focused Specialist Schools Coordinator to support the delivery of netball programs and events across the schools space with the primary aim of increasing overall participation in the sport.
About Us
Netball WA (NWA) is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development and promotion of netball across Western Australia. Our vision is to be “the best on and beyond the court” — a world-class sport organisation respected for transforming lives through netball.
The Role
This role plays a critical part in increasing participation in netball, focusing on Netball WA Specialist Schools. You will facilitate and develop new partnerships and work collaboratively with endorsed Specialist Schools across the State to support the continued growth and development of the schools programs in Western Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote the purpose, values and behaviours of NWA within the netball and greater Western Australian communities advocating the sport as a deliverer in service excellence
- Strengthen the pathways of engagement and increase participation and membership within the sport through the development, delivery, monitoring and review of the NWA Specialist Schools
- Key on court coaching touchpoints to be delivered throughout the year
- Work collaboratively with internal NWA Departments to effectively develop and promote NWA Specialist Schools
- Work collaboratively with the participation team to organise and run the Specialist Schools Cup
- Act as the NWA contact for issues pertaining to the stakeholder relations with NWA Specialist Schools, preparing timely and accurate responses as required
- Identify, build and manage partnerships with key stakeholders
- Provide information and reports for inclusion in relevant NWA communication channels and publications
- Manage the administrative and governance requirements including, but not limited to, record keeping, data collection, report writing, and presentations as required
- Contribute to the development of Community Netball’s operational plans, budgets and calendar of events to achieve key strategic outcomes
Essential Criteria
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with groups of children
- Ability to use your initiative and adapt to specific situations
- Excellent organisation, planning and time-management skills
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively
- Initiative and flexibility to work outside standard business hours
- A current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Commitment to child safety and safeguarding practices
Desirable
- Experience in sport or the not-for-profit sector
- Delivery of sporting programs (netball experience highly regarded)
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
What We Offer
- Flexible work practices to support work–life balance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Free on-site parking at Gold Netball Centre
- Mobile phone allowance
- Employer-funded paid parental leave top-up
- Tickets to home events and sporting brand discounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on community sport in WA
Hours of Work
This is a max term contract (Feb-Oct) on a part-time basis working 15 hours per week. The sport industry operates outside of traditional business hours, including weekends. To succeed in this role, you must be willing and able to work when and where sport is happening. We have a flexible approach to ensuring our people can balance their family life and personal commitments alongside the demands of the industry.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Netball WA or West Coast Fever websites. Your cover letter should address the essential criteria outlined above.
- Applications close: 5:00pm (AWST), Monday 26 January 2026.
- For enquiries and full position descriptions please email hr@netballwa.com.au
Netball WA reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
NWA is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe, child friendly organisation, in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and in addition to adopting Netball Australia’s Child Safeguarding Policy. All NWA Staff, NWA engaged volunteers and Affiliates (which includes Associations, Clubs and Authorised Providers) are responsible for promoting and protecting the interests, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
