General Manager Commercial Operations Netball SA Candidate application pack
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Candidate Information For the appointment of:
General Manager – Commercial Operations
Prepared by Kane McCard Manager Permanent Recruitment
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Table of Contents 3 Net b all SA 4 Cur ren t Vacancy 5 Posit ion Descr ip t ion 8 In f o rm at ion on Ap p licat ion Process 9 Links o f in t erest 10 Pr ivacy
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About Netball SA Net b all SA is t h e p eak St at e Sp o r t ing Organ isat ion f o r net b all in Sout h Aust ralia and is
af f iliat ed w it h Net b all Aust ralia.
Net b all is t he lead in g w om en 's p ar t icip at ion sp o r t and t op t eam b ased sp o r t in
Aust ralia.
Net b all SA is r esp onsib le f o r t he governance, d evelop m en t , p rom ot ion and
ad m in ist r at ion o f net b all t h roughout Sout h Aust ralia and has t he resp onsib ilit y f o r
servicing it s 30,000 m em b ers, t he op erat ion s o f Net b all SA St ad ium and t he runn ing o f
it s elit e t eam , t he Ad elaid e Thun d erb ird s
As a p ro f essional sp o r t ing o rgan isat ion w it h ext ensive com m un it y reach , Net b all SA is
a key t oo l t o enhance t he rep ut at ion o f t he sp o r t and t o com m un icat e new s o f
sign if icance t o m em b ers, f ans, sup p or t ers and t he general p ub li c.
The Ad elaid e Thund erb ird s are a p ro f essional net b all t eam com p et in g in t he ANZ
Cham p ionsh ip . The Th und erb ir d s are ow ned and op erat ed b y Net b all SA and are a key
st r at eg ic com p onen t o f p rom ot ing an d d evelop ing t he gam e o f net b all in Sout h
Aust ralia
Our Vision Net b all SA is d ynam ic, v ib ran t and inclusive.
Our Mission Statement Fost er ing excellence t h rough con t inuous grow t h and d evelo p m en t o f Net b all in Sout h
Aust ralia
Our Values Social Resp onsib ilit y
Eq u it y
Accoun t ab ilit y
Excellence
Et h ical
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Current Vacancy
Executive
General Manager- Commercial Operations Overseeing marketing, sponsorship, membership and communications
Working with grass roots through to elite netball
Managing a small dedicated team
Netball SA is the peak State Sporting Organisation for netball in South Australia and is affiliated with Netball Australia. Netball is the leading women's participation sport and top team based sport in Australia. Netball SA is responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout South Australia and has the responsibility for servicing its 30,000 members, the operations of Netball SA Stadium and the running of its elite team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are a professional netball team competing in the ANZ Championship. The Thunderbirds are owned and operated by Netball SA and are a key strategic component of promoting and developing the game of netball in South Australia. The General Manager - Commercial Operations has responsibility for achieving the commercial objectives of the Netball SA Strategic Plan, including growing the revenue base of the organisation and building a strong brand presence and identity. The role oversees the marketing, sponsorship, membership and communication functions of the business and leads a team of four FTE that is responsible for delivering outcomes that benefit the sport at every level. Key areas of responsibility in the role include:
Provide strategic leadership and manage the planning, budgeting and operational activities of the of the Commercial Operations department
Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the Commercial Operations team
Ensure that Netball SA has a diverse revenue base from commercial activities and deliver revenue targets and maximise returns for the business from commercial properties
Ensure that Netball SA has a sustainable and diverse corporate partnership portfolio through strong relationship management of stakeholders
Develop strong working relationships with the media and maximise the awareness of the sport at all levels
Work with the Netball SA Leadership Team to grow the sport and deliver outstanding outcomes to the membership and stakeholders
Overseeing the marketing function to build and maintain a strong brand presence and identity of netball within South Australia
Ideally suiting current applicants with strong leadership skills with proven success in planning, implementing and delivering commercial outcomes in a team environment, it is expected the successful applicant will have relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing or equivalent industry related experience. Applicants with an understanding of the sporting/not for profit and commercial sectors are strongly encouraged. A competitive salary package including a maintained motor vehicle is on offer to the successful applicant.
Interested applicants can apply to apply to Kane McCard using the Apply now function quoting reference number 127625. Applications close 5pm March 19th. Confidentiality of all applicants is assured. Telephone enquiries are welcomed during business hours to 08 8100 7000. Confidentiality of all applicants is assured.
Expected core competencies will centre on professional and ethical candidates with exceptional organisational, communication and analytical skills.
Interested applicants are invited to apply to Kane McCard via [email protected] quoting reference number 2020242. Applications close 5pm Monday 10th May 2010. Confidentiality of all applicants is assured. Applications close 5pm Monday 10th May 2010
Please contact Kane McCard P 8100 7000 E [email protected] Reference No 127625
Sport
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Position Description Position title: General Manager - Commercial Operations Reports to: CEO Date: March 2014 Department: Commercial Operations Position Details: Full-time, permanent position based at Netball SA Stadium
Environment: Netball SA is the peak State Sporting Organisation for netball in South Australia and is affiliated with Netball Australia. Netball is the leading women's participation sport and top team based sport in Australia. Netball SA is responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout South Australia and has the responsibility for servicing its 30,000 members, the operations of Netball SA Stadium and the running of its elite team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds As a professional sporting organisation with extensive community reach, Netball SA is a key tool to enhance the reputation of the sport and to communicate news of significance to members, fans, supporters and the general public. The Adelaide Thunderbirds are a professional netball team competing in the ANZ Championship. The Thunderbirds are owned and operated by Netball SA and are a key strategic component of promoting and developing the game of netball in South Australia. Position Scope: The General Manager - Commercial Operations has responsibility for achieving the commercial
objectives of the Netball SA Strategic Plan, including growing the revenue base of the organisation
and building a strong brand presence and identity.
The role oversees the marketing, sponsorship, membership and communication functions of the
business and leads a team of four FTE that is responsible for delivering outcomes that benefit the
sport at every level.
Due to the nature of the role work out of normal business hours will be required, as well as interstate travel on occasions.
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Key Relationships:
Netball SA CEO, Leadership Team and staff
Netball SA Council, Associations and Clubs
Adelaide Thunderbirds Coaching Staff and Athletes
Key Stakeholders and Commercial Partners
Netball Australia and other Member Organisations
The ANZ Championship
Media Key Areas of Responsibility:
Provide strategic leadership and manage the planning, budgeting and operational activities of the of the Commercial Operations department
Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the Commercial Operations team
Ensure that Netball SA has a diverse revenue base from commercial activities and deliver revenue targets and maximise returns for the business from commercial properties
Ensure that Netball SA has a sustainable and diverse corporate partnership portfolio
Maximise benefits for the organisation from the National Commercial Workgroup
Execute strategies across Netball SA, Adelaide Thunderbirds and Netball SA Stadium to ensure that the organisation has a strong brand presence and identity in the community
Develop strong working relationships with the media and maximise the awareness of the sport at all levels
Manage the use of social and digital media to strengthen communication with stakeholders
Drive the implementation of the MyNetball technology platform to improve the business performance of the organisation and engage Netball SA members and stakeholders
Work with the Netball SA Leadership Team to grow the sport and deliver outstanding outcomes to the membership and stakeholders
Team performance:
Contribute to the overall success of the Netball SA team through open and honest
communication, respect for others and reporting progress regularly
Take a proactive role in fostering a positive, enterprising and success-driven culture within
Netball SA
Participate in the Performance Development Review Process which includes regular review
of performance against the responsibilities and performance objectives
Perform the responsibilities of the role in a manner which reflects and responds to
continuous improvement
Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes: Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing or similar and/or equivalent industry
experience in a related field
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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Strong leadership skills with proven success in planning, implementing and delivering
commercial outcomes in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder engagement
An extensive network of business and commercial contacts
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work with a
complex and diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience in driving and growing a brand and managing media relationships
Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources and deliver budget targets.
Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with deadlines
Exceptional computer skills and information technology literacy
A current driver’s license.
Highly desirable:
An understanding of the sport/not for profit/commercial sectors
Ability to be creative and contribute to new ideas and projects
Experience in working with all levels of government
An understanding of the trends in marketing, PR and commercial activities in the sporting
sector
A passion for sport
Personal attributes:
Leads by example and has Integrity and willingness to model the values of Netball SA
Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work well under pressure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High attention to detail
Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
Exceptional personal presentation
Solution orientated
Hours of work:
The position is full-time and the nature of the role requires out of hours, weekend work and
interstate travel on occasions.
Special Requirements:
The successful applicant will be required to satisfy the requirements of a National Police
Check.
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Information on Application Process
Than k yo u f o r r egist er ing your in t erest and review ing t he d et ails f o r t he p osit ion o f
General Man ager - Com m ercial Op erat ions w it h t he Net b all SA
Fo llow ing is an out line o f t he recru it m en t p ro cess: Your Application
Ap p licat ions f o r t h is p o sit ion should consist o f t w o sect ions:
1. Your CV d et ailing your em p loym en t h ist o r y, ed ucat ional q ualif icat io ns and con t act
d et ails.
2. A cover let t er o f up t o t w o p ages out lin ing your relevan t exp er ience and
ach ievem en t s, r elat ab le t o t he cr it er ia out lined in t h e p rovid ed p osit ion d escr ip t ion The Recruitment Process
Search and Ad ver t ising:
You m ay b e con t act ed f o r f ur t her d iscussion o n your ap p licat ion d ur ing t he search
and ad ver t isin g p hase t hat t akes p lace up un t il t he closing d at e o f ap p licat ions.
Ap p licat ion Review and Shor t list ing:
In co llab o rat ion w it h t h e clien t f o llow ing t he close o f ap p licat ions, M cAr t hur w ill
f inalise review o f all ap p licat ions and agree on a sho r t list b ased on ap p licat ion d at a
and screen in g con t en t . Screen ing m ay invo lve in it ial in t erv iew s w it h a McAr t hur
consult an t t o clar if y d et ail and com p ile a m ore com p rehensive p ro f ile o f your
ap p licat ion .
Panel In t erview s:
Select ion f o r in t erview w ill b e b ased on how w ell you have p rovid ed com p arat iv e
in f o rm at ion com p ared t o o t her ap p lican t s. Yo u w ill b e con t act ed in ad vance t o
ar range a su it ab le t im e t o at t end . If you are no t select ed f o r p an el
in t erview , you w ill b e no t if ied b y em ail.
Psychom et r ic Assessm en t s:
Shor t list ed cand id at es m ay b e asked t o com p let e an on line Psychom et r ic Assessm en t
d ur ing t h is p rocess.
Ref erence Checks:
At t he ap p ro p r iat e t im e, in f o rm at ion m ay b e sough t f rom your nom inat ed ref erees. It
is p ref erab le t hat one o f t hese ref erees is your m ost recen t o r cur ren t sup erviso r .
Your p erm ission w ill b e sough t p r io r t o any co n t act b eing m ad e.
Con f id en t ialit y is assured .
Background Checks:
Fo r som e p osit ions it m ay b e necessary t o ver if y in f o rm at ion yo u h ave p rovid ed (e.g .
Ed ucat ional q ualif icat io ns), o r t o und er t ake cer t ain p re-em p loym en t checks (e.g.
cr im inal convict ion check, w ork ing w it h ch ild ren check). These ch ecks w ill b e
cond uct ed on t he p ref er red ap p lican t (s) on ly.
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Links of interest
Netball SA Website:
http://sa.netball.com.au/ Netball SA Strategic Plan http://sa.netball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/09/Netball-SA-Strategic-Plan-2014-15.pdf
Annual Report http://sa.netball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/09/Netball-SA-2012-13-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf
Current Board http://sa.netball.com.au/nsa-hq/board/ Adelaide Thunderbirds Website: http://adelaidethunderbirds.com.au/
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Privacy
McAr t hur op erat es un d er t he National Privacy Principles set out in t he Privacy Act of
1988. Fur t h er in f o rm at ion regard in g t he Act and how M cAr t hur w ill use and st o re your
p ersonal in f o rm at ion can b e f oun d in t he Pr ivacy sect ion o f our w eb sit e at
w w w .m car t hur .com .au.
As p ar t o f t he recru it m en t p rocess f o r sen io r o r execut ive ap p o in t m en t s, M cAr t hur w ill
com p ile a m at r ix o f all ap p lican t s sum m ar ising t he recen t em p loym en t and relevan t
q ualif icat ions f o r each . Th is m at r ix m ay b e p rovid ed
t o clien t s t o aid in sho r t -list ing d iscussions. Please ad vise us at t h e t im e o f ap p lyin g if
you d o no t w ish your d et ails
t o b e includ ed .
Ap p licat ions clo se: March 19 2014 and m ust b e received (p ref erab ly in Word f o rm at ) v ia
our w eb sit e w w w .m car t hur .com .au. Ref erence 127603- At t en t ion : Kan e McCard .
McAr t hur reserves t he r igh t t o accep t ap p licat ions af t er t h is d at e in consult at ion w it h
t he East ern Healt h Aut ho r it y
If you req uire any assist ance d ur ing t he ap p licat ion p rocess, p lease call Kane McCard
on 08 8100 7000
We loo k f o rw ard t o receiv ing your ap p licat ion and d iscussing t h is p osit ion w it h you in
f ur t her d et ail.