Description

• Support the growth of grassroots Wheelchair Rugby League
• Make a positive impact in Community Wheelchair Rugby League
• Facilitate programs and deliver sessions, including school activities, in a fun and inclusive way
• Support facilitation of WRLA’s Play Well and Rolling Regions projects and associated activities

At Wheelchair Rugby League Australia we’re very proud of our game and the impact it has on players, fans and communities. Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport for everyone that is accessible to all ages, genders and people with and without disabilities. Our workplace champions inclusion and celebrates diversity, with people of all abilities and backgrounds welcome to apply to join our inclusive team.

We currently have a range of exciting opportunities for Game Development Officers to join the NRL Wheelchair team, based in varied locations throughout Australia!

As an NRL Wheelchair Game Development Officer you will contribute directly to a number of key initiatives of WRLA’s Game Plan including Growing participation at all levels; Growing our fan base; Achieving deeper engagement and delivering community outcomes.

Success profile:

The successful candidate for these roles will be self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic about Wheelchair Rugby League and have the ability to engage with small and large groups in a fun and positive way. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives and will share NRL Wheelchairs beliefs; Inclusive, Professional, Respectful, Empowering and Entertaining.

You will ideally have relevant, or working towards, tertiary qualifications combined with experience in the sports industry.

These proactive roles will suit applicants with a background in Education, Junior Rugby League coaching, Disability Sports, and/or experience in program development and facilitation.

Other key criteria include:

• Project/event management and facilitation experience (desired)
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office)
• Highly effective communication and relationship building skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications combined with experience in the sports industry
• Disability awareness and experience in disability/disability sport settings
• Drivers’ Licence essential
• Current Working with Children credentials for paid work
• Experience working with children
• Adaptable with the ability to work independently

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Coaching Accreditation
• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Sports Management / Business Degree
• Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
• First Aid Certificate

Application Instruction

If you meet most of the criteria, please apply at your earliest convenience as we are actively interviewing.

Open to: This is a permanent on-going role therefore candidates who hold Australian work rights should only apply. Working Holiday Maker (WFM) visa holders are not eligible to apply for this role.

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