The team at Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association (BVBA) is growing. We are seeking individuals with a passion for community sport and a drive to promote basketball in a positive and inclusive environment.
ABOUT US: Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association is a not-for-profit basketball club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The Association has a proud history of offering players the opportunity to play basketball from our development programs through to domestic, junior representative and senior representative competitions. We also offer an O’35s competition.
BVBA currently has 190 domestic teams playing across the EDJBA and MEBA competitions, 23 VJBL representative teams and 4 Senior Big V Teams with over 1600 players registered at the club. We will also enter teams in the EDL for the upcoming season.
WHY WORK FOR US?: At Blackburn Vikings Basketball Association you will become part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference. We’re driven by purpose, guided by values, and committed to building a culture where your voice matters and your contributions have a lasting impact.
Here, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find an opportunity to grow, lead, and be part of something bigger. Whether you're helping shape the future of basketball, supporting your community, or driving innovation, your work will be valued and meaningful.
If you're passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team.
*COMPETITIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Our Competitions Administrator will be the driving force behind the smooth operation of our competitions and will be responsible for managing registrations, liaising with competition administrators, coordinating game day and training venues and delivering high-level communication with participants, officials and stakeholders. You will also provide Finance support.
This is a part time position with an average of 30 hours per week and will be covered by the Sporting Organisation Award. Salary will be based on skills and experience.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTIES:
Manage registrations, entries, and participant communications
Provide administrative support to our junior domestic, Big V and O’35s teams.
Liaise with officials, volunteers, and venue staff as required to ensure competition requirements are met
Handle enquiries from teams, parents, and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure compliance with competition rules, safeguarding and governance policies.
Provide assistance with Accounts Payable and processing refunds.
ABOUT YOU - You will have:
High level organisation with a high attention to detail and the ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities. Multiple programs and initiatives will need to be managed simultaneously
Great interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work in a team and/or independently with minimal management oversight.
Experience working with Microsoft Office, Xero, Mailchimp, Cognito, Play HQ, and Canva
A passion for developing community sport and supporting participants at all levels.
Experience in community sports, in particular basketball (desirable)
The ideal candidate will possess:
Superior organisational skills
An ability to work to deadlines
Flexibility to work hours around association activities as reasonably required
OUR CHILD SAFETY COMMITMENT: Blackburn Vikings is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Our members, volunteers and employees understand that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or neglect. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children, ensuring they know their rights in relation to participation and safety, and hearing directly from them in relation to club related matters. We support inclusion and participation of all children. We respect and value the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with a disability and children who identify with the LGBTIQ community.
A detailed position description is available upon request. If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
APPLY NOW to be part of our team.
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter by 5pm on Sunday 30th November to Leanne at applications@blackburnvikings.com. Please note, only those shortlisted for these positions will be contacted.
If you have any questions about either role, please also email applications@blackburnvikings.com