Manager, Exercise is Medicine and Member Networks

About the role

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) represents about 10,000 accredited exercise professionals and wants to support Australians to live, move and stay active. As Manager, Exercise is Medicine and Member Networks, you will lead projects and initiatives that strengthen member engagement, build professional connections and grow the visibility and influence of the profession. A key focus is Exercise is Medicine Australia (EIM), building stronger links with GPs, Practice Managers and the wider health sector to raise awareness, strengthen referral pathways and connect more Australians with qualified exercise professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EIM initiatives that increase awareness of exercise as an important part of healthcare.
• Build strong relationships with GPs, Practice Managers and other health professionals, strengthening connections and referral pathways.
• Lead and grow State Chapters, member and industry groups, creating active networks that connect members with ESSA and each other.
• Identify opportunities to grow participation, visibility and impact, strengthening ESSA's member value proposition.
• Lead strategic projects from idea to delivery, managing plans, timelines, budgets, priorities and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively across ESSA and with external stakeholders to turn ideas into action.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in project management, business, communications, health or a related field.
• Experience working within or alongside the health sector, with a strong understanding of engaging health professionals and stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading projects and strategic initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Experience in a member-based, not-for-profit, health or professional association environment is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, able to build trust and influence across diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including developing engaging, high-quality resources.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

What we offer

• Bonus Christmas and birthday leave.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• A yearly wellbeing allowance and access to member discounts.
• Fresh fruit and pantry items delivered weekly.
• A new light-filled office in the heart of Newstead.