At the National Rugby League (NRL) we're very proud of our game and the impact it has on players, fans and communities. Rugby League is an inclusive sport for everyone. Our workplace champions inclusion and celebrates diversity.

The participation team connect and engage with all areas of Community rugby league to deliver a safe, enjoyable community friendly experience. The team provides a number of opportunities across schools, junior league and the volunteer network including school introductory programs and competitions, teacher support and training, volunteer education and resources as well as world class player retention programs and playing formats.

The NRL Game Development & Participation team have an exciting opportunity for a Game Development Officer to join the team servicing the South Sydney area! The role focuses on grassroots participation which contributes towards the overall strategy of growing the game, allowing you to have a meaningful impact on the game at the community rugby league level, coordinating and delivering in schools (particularly Secondary), rugby league clubs and community events!

As an NRL Game Development Officer you will contribute directly to a number of the key initiatives of Rugby League's Game Plan.

The successful candidate for this role will be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic about Rugby League. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives and growing the game of Rugby League.

In the role you will:

• Grow participation and our fan base around the South Sydney area
• Manage the planning and delivery of programs and initiatives to increase participation within Community Rugby League
• Support Rugby League community clubs, through volunteer workforce education support/updates, and club program delivery
• Implementing strategies that increase Male and Female Retention in registered formats at Secondary Schools
• Identification, development and coordination of work plans that specifically target increasing participation across Community Rugby League Programs
• Conduct promotion and engagement activities to increase awareness and acceptance of Rugby League at all levels
• Assist with club development or initiatives that supports sustainability or capacity improvement, governance and general compliance

Ideally you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications combined with experience in the sports industry and/or education
• Experience in program development and facilitation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, experience managing challenging stakeholders and ability to manage difficult conversations
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
• Project and event management experience
• Highly effective communication and relationship building skills
• Teaching, Junior Rugby League coaching, first aid and/or administration experience is highly desired
• Drivers' Licence is essential to this role
• Current Working with Children credentials for paid work and proven experience working with children

Whilst we look for qualifications and experience, we also look for people who share the same beliefs as our organisation - we are UNITED, POSITIVE, INCLUSIVE & DISCIPLINED.

Should you meet most of the criteria and share our beliefs, please apply.

The NRL is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children, culturally and/or linguistically diverse children, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in rugby league has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people. The NRL have strong recruitment procedures with extensive screening of applicants including comprehensive reference checks, identity checks, "Working with Children" checks and/or national criminal history checks to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with us.