About Us

At Netball WA, our purpose is to create a world of possibility for WA through netball. From community netball programs and pathways to elite competition through West Coast Fever, we're passionate about making a positive impact across WA. Our organisation also includes Glass Jar Australia (GJA) and its impactful Shooting Stars program, which empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women through education, sport and wellbeing.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as our new Technical Officials Lead, based at Gold Netball Centre in Jolimont. You will help NWA to lead the coordination of the Technical Officials Programs and deliver ongoing development of the NWA workforce including umpires, bench officials and coaches.

Key Responsibilities

Support the operational administration, planning and coordination of Technical Officials programs including annual planning, program timelines, registrations, communication, travel, accommodation, uniforms, equipment, budgets, reporting, records and resource management

Develop and support the Performance & Pathway Officials structure through the delivery of NA's NOAS initiatives and associated education programs, ensuring alignment with organisational performance measures

Support the development and retention of the Technical Officials workforce through recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, education sessions, resource development, volunteer engagement and succession planning

Coordinate and administer Technical Officials accreditation processes and records in accordance with NA framework and requirements

Lead the delivery of the State Umpire Performance Program (SUPP),



supporting the identification, development and nomination if WA umpires for national competition and high-performance opportunities

Lead the allocation of Technical Officials for Pathway competitions and coordinate and chair WANL Umpire Performance, Development and Allocation meetings to support consistent, transparent and performance-informed development and appointment decisions

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with NA, WANL clubs, associations, regional associations, coaches, team managers, performance staff, volunteers and internal NWA departments

Coordination of TID and mentoring at FTGA Association Championships and attend NWA and Performance & Pathway Competitions and carnivals as required

Maintain Technical Officials databases, records and reporting systems to support workforce planning, program delivery and organisational reporting

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency including automation, database management, technology use, shared workforce models and distribution of technical expertise

Attendance at Regional Office career development days, events, social and promotional functions as required

Promote the purpose, values and behaviours of NWA within the netball and greater Western Australian communities advocating the sport as a deliverer in service excellence





What You'll Bring

Tertiary degree in relevant field or experience in a similar position
(Essential)

3 years' experience in a similar role or industry
(Essential)

Experience in the sport/not-for-profit industry would be highly regarded

Sound technical knowledge of umpiring and officiating frameworks, with experience contributing to officiating initiatives, programs or pathway activities

Project and program coordination experience with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously

Experience with coaching, mentoring and workforce support

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement experience

Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, and travel intrastate/interstate as required

Demonstrated alignment with NWA values and a commitment to service excellence

Why join Netball WA?

At Netball WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive work environment where you can grow, contribute and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

A high-performance culture where you will lead and be led as well as challenge and be challenged

Professional development opportunities to support career growth

Flexible work practices to enable you to live your best life

Mobile phone allowance

Employer-funded paid top-up Parental Leave

Free on-site parking at the Gold Netball Centre

Tickets to West Coast Fever home games

Fantastic Sporting Brand Discounts

Access to onsite gym

Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs

📌 Technical Officials Lead (Western Australia)
🏢 Netball WA
📍 Western Australia