Company Description Helping Hoops is an independent charity, established in 2010 and based in Melbourne, that delivers free weekly basketball programs to more than 650 children and young people. Programs are open to participants of all abilities aged 8 to 25 and uses basketball to build self-esteem, encourage leadership, and promote the value of one unified team.

Helping

Hoops focuses on trust, relationship-building, social inclusion, and active lifestyles, while advocating for the removal of barriers to equal access.

Helping

Hoops programs are for children and young people facing social and financial barriers, including those from migrant and refugee backgrounds, young people living in public housing, and people with intellectual disabilities.

Role Description The General Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, strategic direction and long term sustainability of Helping Hoops. The role works closely with the Committee to deliver high quality community basketball programs, strengthen partnerships, secure funding, maintain strong governance and compliance, and ensure the organisation continues to have a positive impact in the communities it serves across Melbourne.

The General Manager also builds and maintains relationships with community partners, schools, local councils, sponsors, and families, representing Helping Hoops at events and advocating for young people’s access to sport and social inclusion.

Key Responsibilities - Noting this is a summarised list, more operational detail can be provided via a PD - please contact us for the full PD

- Program Leadership and Delivery - Lead program delivery and impact, ensuring Helping Hoops programs are safe, inclusive, high-quality and continually improving based on data, feedback and community needs.
- Strategy,



Governance and Committee Engagement - Drive organisational strategy and governance in partnership with the Committee, translating strategic priorities into action and maintaining strong governance practices.
- Fundraising, Grants and Partnerships - Lead fundraising, grants and partnerships, developing sustainable revenue streams and building strong relationships with funders, sponsors, donors and community partners.
- Financial and Operational Management - Oversee financial and operational management, including budgeting, reporting, systems, processes and the overall financial health of the organisation.
- People Leadership and Volunteers - Lead and support staff and volunteers, ensuring the organisation has the people, resources and culture required to deliver its programs and strategic priorities.
- Compliance, Risk and Policy - Maintain solid compliance, risk and safeguarding practices, including child safety, policies, incident management and regulatory obligations.
- Marketing, Membership and Community Engagement - Strengthening Helping Hoops’ profile, membership base and connection with the communities it serves.

Qualifications

- Experience leading a community, not-for-profit education or youth focused organisation or program.
- Strong leadership capability, with experience translating strategy into clear priorities, actions and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, partnerships, fundraising, grants or donor engagement.
- Sound financial management skills, including budgeting,



reporting and working with governance or finance stakeholders.
- Understanding of governance, compliance, risk management and policy requirements relevant to a community based organisation.
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to support staff, coaches, volunteers and working groups.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders with professionalism and care.
- Commitment to inclusion, community impact, child safety and creating positive experiences for young people and participants.
- Lived experience or demonstrated experience working with African diaspora communities, ideally within Melbourne.
- Understanding of issues impacting young people from multicultural communities, public housing estates, and those living with disability or financial hardship.
- Ability to work on-site across the Greater Melbourne Area, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend activities.
- Passion for youth empowerment and interest in sport or basketball as a tool for social change; current Working With Children Check and police check (or willingness to obtain).

To apply:

Please apply either via LinkedIn OR via email to [email protected]. Please ensure you attach a cover letter and CV to your application. Applications will close Wednesday, October 28.

Questions:

For any enquiries about the role or for a full position description, please email Erin at [email protected]

Please note that Erin is a volunteer Committee Member at Helping Hoops and is available to respond to enquiries outside of her regular working hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will respond as soon as possible.

Timelines:

Applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted the first week of November.

📌 General Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Helping Hoops
📍 Melbourne