General Manager – Melbourne Mavericks Netball

About us: 

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses, with the unique capability to deliver brand stories to national and international audiences, across Australia and New Zealand. This is achieved via multiple platforms including radio, print, television, digital, in-stadium and events. SEN is a dynamic sport led business on an exciting growth journey and we’re looking for match fit talent to join our passionate team.

 Why work with us? 

You will have unique access to our well recognised and regarded talent and events, whether that be in the office or from home with options to work with our tailored working arrangements. We’re an energetic, fast paced business, you’ll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia and into NZ. 

About the role and you 

SEN is looking for a General Manager – Melbourne Mavericks Netball.

The role will primarily lead the strategic and operational direction of the Melbourne Mavericks, ensuring the club is financially sustainable, culturally vibrant, performance driven, and connected deeply to its fans and partners across Melbourne.

This role will suit a dynamic leader who is passionate about the business of sport and the craft of high performance.

 The main duties include: 

• Lead overall club performance, driving revenue growth across sponsorships, memberships, ticketing and events
• Deliver the club’s strategic plan and strengthen brand positioning in the market
• Build and manage key partnerships and integrated campaigns
• Work with the Head Coach to foster a high-performance, accountable culture
• Support recruitment, retention and long-term athlete development
• Align performance outcomes with commercial and community objectives
• Drive fan growth through engaging, data-led campaigns across membership, ticketing and merchandise
• Build strong connections with community clubs, schools and grassroots pathways
• Ensure governance, compliance and effective risk management
• Provide clear reporting to executives, stakeholders and the board
• Represent the club across league and partner forums

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Delivers results and drives outcomes under pressure
• Overcomes obstacles while supporting team success
• Communicates clearly across diverse audiences
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships and manages complex issues
• Leads high-performing teams toward shared goals
• Creates an inclusive, collaborative team culture

Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.