Head of club development - Melbourne

AUSCYCLING

While the position is listed as being based in Melbourne, there is flexibility for the role to be based in another location, with the option to work from one of AusCycling’s offices across Australia.

Please note: AusCycling offices will be closed from 22 December to 5 January. Any questions or applications received during this period will be responded to when we return.

AusCycling     

More than a sport.

Our ambition is to be a global leader in cycling, respected for our positive impact on and off the bike. We are here to ensure that current and future generations experience both the simple joy of riding a bike, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

AusCycling is the nation’s peak riding and cycling body, representing more than 5 million Australians who ride bikes. Formed in 2020 from 19 state, territory, and national bodies, AusCycling is responsible for programs, projects and initiatives that encompass BMX, Cyclo-cross, Esport, Track, Mountain Bike, Road, Para and recreational.

We help school kids learn to ride, we stage more than 500 events each year, we nurture clubs and create pathways, and we are responsible for the training, welfare, and performance of Australia’s Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Tour athletes.

AusCycling is committed to diversity and inclusion, to integrity and clean sport, to building communities and to achieving excellence in the right way.

Team Purpose               

AusCycling’s Clubs and Community Pillar is responsible for building, supporting, and enhancing the capabilities of both the Club network and associated community organisations. 

There is a strategic focus on growing the number of people riding and cycling with Clubs and through programs like AusBike.

The team is responsible for developing the network through delivering coach and official education programs and initiatives, and State and Territory based events, competitions and pathways.

Position Purpose        

AusCycling supports a diverse and dynamic network of clubs that span multiple cycling disciplines and serve a wide range of community segments. The role plays a critical leadership role in strengthening this network by driving strategic engagement, capability building, and sustainable growth across all club types.

The role is responsible for implementing the strategy for participation nationally, including schools, AusBike, Government funded programs and other participation products and programs.

This role leads the national club engagement program, ensuring clubs are supported through tailored initiatives that enhance their operations, governance, and community impact. A key focus is monitoring the health and wellbeing of the club network, identifying opportunities and challenges, and delivering solutions that foster development of the club network.

Responsibilities          

• Leading a club engagement program.

• Monitor the health and well being of the AusCycling club network.

• Deliver tailored programs and support initiatives that strengthen the AusCycling club network.

• Recognise and celebrate outstanding club achievement

• Design, deliver, and evaluate participation programs that drive recruitment, retention, and re-engagement across all ages, stages, and formats of cycling and bike riding.

• Lead the development, coordination and continual improvement of participation programs that meet or exceed the needs of customers.

• Capture additional funding streams to increase the opportunity to strengthen the narrative around AusBike safety, active transport, education and health for children.

• Strengthen the AusBike Delivery Network through clubs, schools and other delivery partnerships.

• Coordinate legacy projects related to hosted major events.

• Work closely with the Participation team to promote and support the delivery network including the provision of ongoing strategic advice, expertise and direction to build the capability of staff.

• Work closely with AusCycling workforce team to scale accreditation programs to meet the variety of needs of the community.

• Effective use of technology to support timely reporting and analysis.

• Capture participation data for reporting purposes, ensuring we are able to measure and report on data from a variety of systems and mechanisms, identifying opportunities, challenges and recommendations for solutions.

• Collaborate with other AusCycling Pillars, in particular Major Events, Performance, Marketing, Media and Communication.

• Contribute to revenue generating opportunities for AusCycling

• Positively represent and be an ambassador for AusCycling

• Safeguard the integrity of AusCycling through implementation of the highest standards with regard to inclusion, the safety and wellbeing of children, and anti-doping

• Child-related work is conducted in this role with interactions varying from online, physical or face-to-face.

Key Performance Indicators

• Meet the implementation timelines as agreed with key partners.

• Meet the budget forecasts

• Set the delivery network model up for success

• Achieve Participation KPIs and targets in accordance with the AusCycling participation strategic plan

• Build capacity and capability of the delivery network nationally

• Contribute positively to building the AusCycling organizational culture and employee wellbeing

• Enable an engaged workforce, inclusive, positive and safe organisational culture and work environment for staff

• Direct reports have an annual performance and development plan and receive regular performance feedback

• Achievement of agreed diversity targets

• Timely and accurate reporting

• Creation of a continuous improvement environment, and a key driver of improvement

• Consistently exemplify and promote the AusCycling organisational values

• Individual KPIs will be developed and reviewed annually as part of the Performance Review process

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A sound knowledge of the sport or active reaction participation, including the associated enablers and barriers to implementation in both the school and club environment. 

• A demonstrated history of successfully managing teams to achieve both organisational and employee success.

• Demonstrated collaborative leadership style, people management experience and an ability to lead change.

• Exceptional communication skills, including verbally and in writing, and the ability to advocate, represent, influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts should they arise.

• Experience engaging in and applying high level critical thinking to deliver performance and results.

• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating community programs.

• Analytical ability, data-driven and able to utilise insights to enable evidence- based decision making.

• An understanding of contemporary issues and opportunities for the Australian sports sector.

• A genuine sense of care and responsibility for employees in your team and the broader organisation

• A demonstrated ability to set direction, articulate and inspire others towards a common vision

• Takes a sector approach, champions leading industry practice, and promotes the value of sport and its contribution to society

• A can-do attitude, and natural ability to bring enthusiasm and positive energy

• Entrepreneurial, open to change, and able to capitalise on innovative alternatives

• Customer focused, able to understand other perspectives and strives to build organisational capability to enhance and deliver an outstanding experience

• Is accountable, takes responsibility, and is proactive in solving problems and seeing issues through to resolution

• A team player, works effectively with others, collaborates and shares information to build collective knowledge

• Is inclusive in approach and shows respect for all others at all times

• Committed to own personal development, continuous improvement, and the organisational development of AusCycling

Trademark Behaviours            

Stronger Together

Unity drives our impact. At AusCycling, we support, respect, and listen to each other, valuing every contribution across pillars, disciplines, and roles. Our diversity is our strength, and together, we achieve more.

Win Well

Success is richer when earned with integrity. We pursue our goals with determination, uphold our principles, and prioritize the wellbeing of our athletes and staff. We celebrate with humility, learn from losses, and remain accountable to ourselves and each other.

People First

At AusCycling, we prioritize respect, growth, and wellbeing. We celebrate wins, learn from mistakes, and support the whole person—balancing work, family, and self-care. Our goal is to leave as better professionals and better people.

Be Bold

We embrace the opportunity to shape a new future for cycling in Australia. Brave and innovative, we challenge traditions, take risks, and welcome diverse perspectives. Honouring our past, we forge a bold path toward new ambitions and ways of growing the sport.

Mandatory Requirements     

• Working with Children’s Check clearance from the relevant authority;

• Satisfactory Police Check (in the absolute discretion of the Company); and

• Satisfactory No Doping Declaration (in the absolute discretion of the Company).

Notes 

This role requires the incumbent to hold and maintain a Working With Children Clearance, along with a drivers license.  Due to the timing of AusCycling events, program and meetings, this role also requires flexibility in work hours including being available to work weekends, public holidays and out of hours’ work as necessary.

Child Safeguarding Statement           

AusCycling is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children/Young People that are involved in our sport. Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to Child safety and to establish Child safe culture and practices.

• We will keep Children/Young People safe

• We promote inclusion, respect and diversity

• We create a culturally safe sporting environment

• Our staff and volunteers know the behaviour we expect

• We minimise the likelihood of appointing or accrediting a person who is unsuitable

• Induction and training are part of our commitment

• We encourage the involvement of Children/Young People and their parents

• Our staff and volunteers understand their responsibility for reporting Child Abuse

• We maintain and improve our policies and practices