Club Development Manager, VIC

About the role

Rugby Australia is seeking a Club Development Manager to support its Community Rugby Club Development initiative, in partnership with Rugby Victoria and as part of the Rugby World Cup Legacy strategy. Over the next four years, Australian rugby will grow through major international events such as the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, the 2028 Olympics and the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. The role delivers the Club Development initiative into Community Rugby Clubs of Victoria, engaging and building relationships with key stakeholders to build the capability and capacity of Rugby clubs in Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Community Rugby Club Development strategy in consultation with key stakeholders and help evolve the strategy and its resources
• Work with club committee members to build strategic plans that create welcoming and inclusive environments for all members
• Support Rugby Victoria clubs with governance compliance, financial procedures and operational efficiencies
• Develop, implement and iterate project action plans for participating clubs, and deliver presentations, analysis, reporting, tracking and evaluation
• Provide timely performance feedback to Rugby Victoria leadership and assist clubs with infrastructure and facility plans
• Build relationships with clubs, their affiliates, member unions, councils, government bodies and internal staff, covering volunteer management, facility development, affiliation and competition compliance

Required profile

• Excellent stakeholder management and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, monitoring, evaluating and prioritising
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Previous volunteer experience in sport; desirable: previous role in a local sporting organisation or local government council
• Appropriate tertiary degree (e.g. sport management or sport development)
• Valid Working with Children Check in Victoria

Applications are made by email with a cover letter and CV by 24 November 2026.