Careers at the St Kilda Football Club represent a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Our Club values creativity, belonging and performance as we strive to win a second premiership, deliver sustained success and build thriving communities.

We understand who we represent and the privileged position we hold as custodians of a football club built on 147 years of history. While on-field performance is the club’s absolute priority, we recognise the important role we play in the community and embrace our responsibility to promote inclusion, gender equality and diversity.

We are seeking a passionate and talented Community Engagement Manager to join our Community Engagement team at the Saints.

About the role

This is key leadership role that supports our vision “To inspire, unite and grow a thriving community of proud Saints” through the development and execution of the Club’s community engagement strategy. Partnering with organisations across sport, the arts, charities, and government this role utilises football’s position in society to create meaningful and lasting change, something we are passionate about at the Saints.

Reporting to the Head of Community Engagement and Events you will be responsible for a team of Community Coordinators, where some of your key functions will be:

• Internal engagement, directing resourcing allocation, partnership, and program management
• Oversight of program delivery including Play to Your Strengths, THRIVE and Movember Ahead of the Game (pilot)
• Development of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) measurement strategy
• Continued growth of our Pride & Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision Games and involvement in the creation of a key marquee game that welcomes new audiences
• Supporting the execution of our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Play an active role in the development of our Health & Wellness initiatives, including the realisation of our Mental Health Centre & associated services

About you

You thrive in a results-oriented environment and both enjoy and are motivated by working collaboratively, having exceptional stakeholder management skills. Your ability to connect and relate to people, coupled with your business acumen and experience in grant and funding submissions will put you in good stead. Your focus on maximising customer experience in community programs will also see you succeed in this role.

You may have been in the Allied Health field for some time and are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference, and/or you have experience in the Indigenous Programs, LGBTIQ or disability space.

What you need

• 4+ years’ experience in community engagement or related field
• Tertiary qualification – Allied Health or Education is desirable
• Proven experience leading teams including delegation, empowerment, and engagement
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, preparing, and submitting competitive grant submissions
• Demonstrated experience with engaging various internal & external stakeholders with the ability to influence people at all levels
• Advanced interpersonal skills & communication skills including a commitment to open, honest, two-way & frequent communication
• Possess a current driver’s license and valid Working with Children Check

Please note that all staff at the Club are currently working remotely, however this role is usually based at RSEA Park Moorabbin.

If this opportunity to to truly make a difference to the community genuinely excites you, click Apply Now!

The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.