Location: Cadell St, Albury. Flexible remote working options will be considered

Hours: 30 hours per week

6-month maternity leave contract - October 2025 – April 2026

Full Position Description can be found here: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/hockeyact/files/lyuexoex1wovk9oa.pdf

Job Description

The Hockey Albury Wodonga (HockeyAW) Operations Manager is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer of Hockey ACT (HACT) and the Board of HockeyAW in managing and directing the operations, facilities and communications of HockeyAW, to ensure effective use of resources and optimise the hockey experience for HockeyAW members. The HockeyAW Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring that HockeyAW delivers the highest possible standard of service delivery to members. The Operations Manager will work closely with staff from HACT to ensure they are supported in delivering HockeyAW objectives. The successful candidate must be able to work independently to ensure the strategic objectives of the HockeyAW are met.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day management of all HockeyAW facilities and related operational and maintenance issues including financial, accounting records, including working with Finance and Facility Director.

Prepare agenda, attendance at meetings, minute taker and distribution of minutes for all Board (monthly), Presidents and Sectaries Meetings (4 per year) and AGM.

Management of HockeyAW membership database system currently operated through Revolutionise Sport (Revsport).

Prepare the competition draw each year for winter hockey and twilight and other competitions as they arise, in conjunction with the Competition Director.

Assist all Board Directors with their various portfolios and offer operational assistance where required.

Assist Board Members in development of policy and procedures where required.

Assess and eliminate risk with regular safety inspections across all facilities.

Manage HockeyAW facility bookings including opening and closing, light schedules, independent contractors, general maintenance arrangements and security arrangements.

Coordination of any major works programs undertaken by HockeyAW in conjunction with Directors.

Oversee all aspects of canteen operations.

Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Making sure no actions taken by any employee or volunteers interfere with or place at risk the health and safety of any person at HockeyAW.

Fulfill any other duties as directed by the Board that are reasonably within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training.

About Hockey Albury Wodonga

Hockey Albury Wodonga (HockeyAW) is the not-for-profit local sporting organization responsible for the development, governance, promotion and delivery of hockey programs within the Southern Riverina/North East Victoria region. HockeyAW comprises of 9 member clubs and operates 2 facilities; Albury Hockey Fields (2 synthetic fields) and 1 synthetic field at Wodonga Hockey Field.

About Hockey ACT

Hockey ACT (HACT) is the not-for-profit state sporting organisation responsible for the development, governance, promotion and delivery of hockey programs within the ACT. HACT comprises of 22 member clubs and owns and operates two facilities The National Hockey Centre at Lyneham and Tuggeranong Hockey Park, Greenway. HACT is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, with a strong emphasis on supporting initiatives such as Reconciliation, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health awareness through Livin for Hockey and breast cancer awareness. We believe in creating a welcoming environment for all individuals to participate in the sport, regardless of background or identity.

Our Mission

To cultivate Hockey ACT as a sustainable and enduring organisation that fulfils a commitment to the well-being of the sport and its participants through cohesion, connection, and aspiration.

Our Vision

We want Hockey to inspire every participant, in the ACT and surrounding region, to:

reach their best, both individually and together;

foster a place where everyone has a sense of belonging and the opportunity to thrive;

be a vibrant part of people’s way of life.

Our Values

INTEGRITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EXCELLENCE

Strong, decisive leadership in setting the direction for our sport

Excellence in what we do on and off the field

Promoting a sense of shared responsibility and unity of purpose

Respect, integrity, transparency and honesty in all our dealings

Innovation and future focus

Strive to achieve a truly welcoming, safe and inclusive community for everyone, allowing people of all abilities, cultures, races, creeds, sexualities, and genders to be involved in the sport in the way they choose to be.

Promoting a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment

Financial responsibility, acceptable risk-taking and sound sustainable management.

Essential Requirements

Excellent communication, presentation and conflict management skills.

Excellent organisational skills.

High level of enthusiasm with a positive and proactive approach.

Flexibility to work weekends as required.

Valid Driver’s License.

Current or a willingness to obtain a VIC and NSW Working with Children’s check.

Desirable Requirements

Qualification in business admin and or sports administration

Knowledge and/or experience with the management and operation of hockey or other sporting facility

Valid First Aid Certificate

Sound knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including MYOB

Experience

Experience managing tasks across several different areas.

Ability to independently manage own workload

Experience working with and managing contractors, staff and volunteers within a relevant field.

Effective communication skills across multi stakeholders

Child Safeguarding

Hockey Albury Wodonga and Hockey ACT are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

This position will require you to work outside of standard business hours at certain times of the year, predominantly during the hockey season where regular weekend work will be required. This will be balanced with a flexible approach to weekday working days where required. It is preferred a set office hours for Monday and Friday be agreed upon.

For more details or to see the full position description, visit: Full Position Description can be found here: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/hockeyact/files/lyuexoex1wovk9oa.pdf

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to provide the following:

A letter of introduction of no more than 2 pages addressing your relevant experience against the Key Responsibilities.

Curriculum Vitae.

Interviews may be scheduled before applications close.

Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 9am Friday 19 September 2025.

For more details contact Hockey ACT CEO Rob Sheekey, 0417 489 488, [email protected].