Facilities & Infrastructure Manager

About Us

At Netball WA, our purpose is to create a world of possibility for WA through netball. From community netball programs and pathways to elite competition through West Coast Fever, we're passionate about making a positive impact across WA. Our organisation also includes Glass Jar Australia (GJA) and its impactful Shooting Stars program, which empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women through education, sport and wellbeing.  

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced infrastructure and project management professional to join our team as our new Facilities & Infrastructure Manager, based at Gold Netball Centre in Jolimont. You’ll bring planning, funding, advocacy and stakeholder management skills to turn facility priorities into real outcomes for netball in WA.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify emerging facility needs, participation trends and infrastructure gaps to inform future planning
• Maintain and regularly review facility priorities, project pipelines and infrastructure investment opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local governments, Member Associations, State Government agencies and key industry stakeholders
• Facilitate collaboration between project partners to ensure alignment of objectives, funding requirements and delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with other State Sporting Associations on shared-use facility opportunities and multi-sport infrastructure projects
• Ensure all projects align with local government asset management plans, masterplans, capital works programs and community infrastructure strategies
• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure commitments secured through government election funding programs
• Prepare briefing papers, submissions, grant applications, letters of support, business cases and funding proposals
• Identify funding opportunities that support facility development objectives
• Provide guidance and support to Member Associations regarding lease renewals, venue agreements and facility access arrangements
• Provide advice on governance, planning and compliance matters relating to infrastructure projects and facility agreements
• Track project performance, outcomes, expenditure and return on investment
• Maintain current infrastructure cost estimates, project data and planning documentation
• Work collaboratively with VenuesWest, consultants, government agencies and the NWA Executive to progress expansion priorities for the Gold Netball Centre
• Represent NWA on the Netball Australia National Facilities Working Group and contribute to national facility planning discussions, projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensure NWA meets all legislative requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Qualification in Project Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Sport Management, Community Development, Business or relevant discipline or relevant experience (Essential)
• Demonstrated experience in Infrastructure Planning, Project Management, Community Development, Sport Administration or related field (Essential)
• Strong understanding of local government planning processes, capital works programs and community infrastructure development (Essential)
• Understanding facility management, venue development and lease negotiations (Essential)
• Knowledge of government funding and election commitments processes (Essential)
• Experience in preparing business cases, grant applications, funding submissions and advocacy materials (Essential)
• Experience in the sport/not-for-profit industry would be highly regarded
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across government, community and sporting sectors
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Demonstrated alignment with NWA values and a commitment to service excellence

Why join Netball WA?

At Netball WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive work environment where you can grow, contribute and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A high-performance culture where you will lead and be led as well as challenge and be challenged
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth
• Company car provided in accordance with NWA policy
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working options
• Mobile phone allowance
• Employer-funded paid top-up Parental Leave
• Free on-site parking at the Gold Netball Centre
• Tickets to West Coast Fever home games
• Fantastic Sporting Brand Discounts
• Access to onsite gym
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek, the Netball WA or West Coast Fever website.

Applications close 5:00pm (AWST) on Monday 31 August 2026. Netball WA reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Should a preferred candidate be identified Netball WA may close the job ad earlier.

If you would like any additional information regarding this role or would like a copy of the detailed position description please contact **@netballwa.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.