Country Manager

Bowls Victoria is the governing state body for the sport of bowls.  Our primary purpose is to grow, develop and nurture Victoria’s most accessible sport. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for the governance, events, player development, rules, club services and communications throughout the state. We service over 500-member clubs and around 40,000 registered players, and lead the sport and business of bowls for the benefit of the Victorian bowls community.

The Country Manager - Southern Victoria is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day playing, operational, commercial, financial and participation objectives, as well as stakeholder management. Most importantly, the CM plays a leadership role in creating and maintaining a positive organisational culture for bowls in Regional Victoria.

Key functions and responsibilities for the role include:

• Lead, manage and drive the region’s strategic and business plans including consultation with local stakeholders and Bowls Victoria.
• Oversee the scheduling and delivery of a quality events calendar that highlights and promotes Bowls Victoria’s suite of opportunities to play.
• Support in the development of a regional focus to improve engagement, participation rates and strategic growth linked to the delivery of Bowls Victoria’s plans.
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities to support the overall strategic objectives and business plans.
• Proactively manage and grow all aspects of the Regions business to achieve revenue growth, partnership development and drive increased exposure.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of the Region in consultation with the Region Chairperson.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with all Member Clubs, Regions, Playing Areas as well as Bowls Victoria partners, local Councils, State Government representatives and the various local media outlets and personnel.
• Monitor and manage the calendar of events/training for representative teams in preparation for State events.
• Develop a high-performance culture for regional staff and volunteers that reflects Bowls Victoria’s direction.

To be successful in this role you need to meet the following criteria:

• An understanding of bowls networks in the Region and/or Country Victoria more generally.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and team leader abilities.
• Proven ability to project manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office and database management.
• Experience in managing community programs or knowledge of engagement programs and initiatives.
• Experience in bowls will be highly regarded.
• Previous Sports Management experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience in facility development, management and local Council relations will be highly regarded
• Experience delivering high performance and participation initiatives/programs is highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends and to work well in an autonomous environment.
• Willing to learn new skills and knowledge of the sport where necessary to effectively undertake the role.
• Working with Children Check
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle.

The role will be full time on a maximum term contract of two years. The role will be based in the Southern region, with the exact location to be agreed with the successful candidate.