General Manager
Netball is one of Australia's leading participation sports and the country's leading women's sport. With strong community roots, growing participation and the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, it is an exciting time for the sport.
Netball ACT (NACT) is the peak body for netball in the ACT and a Member Organisation of Netball Australia. Our purpose is to lead and support the ACT community to inspire and grow netball.
- Canberra ACT Australia
- Full Time
24 Aug 2026
Applications 0
Position Profile And Primary Objectives
The General Manager leads Netball ACT's integrated operational and netball delivery functions, ensuring competitions, programs, events, facilities and member services are well planned, coordinated and delivered to a high standard. The role strengthens accountability, improves internal coordination and provides clear operational leadership across the ACT netball community.
Position Capabilities
The General Manager will bring strong operational leadership, people management, sport delivery, facility management and stakeholder engagement capability. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, lead multidisciplinary teams, translate strategy into practical delivery plans and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, service and continuous improvement.
Position Location
The position will be based at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre. Some domestic travel may be required from time to time to attend scheduled meetings, events, competitions and stakeholder activities.
Salary / Tenure / Hours
Full time; 38 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work is required to support competitions, programs, events, facility operations and stakeholder engagement.
The General Manager may attend Board committee meetings, Member Association meetings, Netball Australia meetings, NACT events and stakeholder forums as required.
A remuneration package will be offered based on skills and experience. NACT values its staff and supports professional development.
Desirable Criteria
- Sports Management / Business Degree
Attachments
- PD - General Manager Netball ACT
General Manager in Canberra employer: Netball ACT
Netball ACT is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Located at the SolarHub ACT Netball Centre, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development and offers unique opportunities to lead and inspire the ACT netball community, especially during this exciting period leading up to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.
