About us

Sport is the ultimate vehicle to facilitate sustainable social and cultural change within our community and we embrace this unique opportunity to make a real difference. Our community programs and partnerships empower us to develop greater opportunities for engagement, inclusion, equality and diversity whilst fostering a culture of collaboration. 

The Hawks Community Foundation strives to break down barriers and create spaces where all individuals can find their place, share their stories, and thrive as integral members of our family. Supporting healthy, active and safe communities through foundational necessities for young people facing barriers to engaging with their health and wellbeing.

In partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club, The Hawks Community Foundation is seeking to appoint a passionate and energetic Community Programs Manager on a full-time permanent ongoing basis.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, Community and Diversity & Inclusion, the role works closely with our community partners to build, execute and evaluate our engaging programs and content to deliver social impact .

Your tasks will include but not limited to:

• Develop, implement and execute community programs across the Clubs two pillars (Indigenous empowerment and Social inclusion) and work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure programs reflect growth and alignment to values and the overall strategic direction.
• Deliver program outcomes with key stakeholders, including; FIDA, Red Dust Heelers, Worawa College, Beyond Blue, Dardi Spirit, Hawks PRIDE, local Elders, donors and internal departments.
• Deliver comprehensive program communication schedules and match day activations on time and within budget.
• Measure success of Community campaigns through various reporting platforms.
• Manage and provide development opportunities to the community team and drive their performance.
• Embrace inclusion and diversity within our AFL competitions, programs, and community.
• Work with Tasmanian Operations staff to deliver strategic community programs that deliver impactful outcomes.
• Attract, develop, and retain community and volunteer coaches to support the delivery of Club programs such as Hawks for All.

Please note this role does include attendance at match days over the weekend or evenings.

Our ideal candidate

You have excellent relationship building skills backed by relevant tertiary study or experience in community programs, youth work, education, or health promotion. 

An excellent communicator, you can quickly build rapport, engage with diverse groups, and build effective relationships at all levels and with people from different backgrounds.  You have exposure to a sporting club, community-based organisation or charity, with demonstrated experience working with and implementing diversity and inclusion principles. 

With an emphasis on stakeholder management, this role will establish and maintain strong relationships between program partners and the Hawks Community Foundation to ensure the effective delivery of engaging programs and content across the social inclusion pillar.

You are values driven and able to work collaboratively in a fast paced and evolving industry.

Our offer to you

As a Hawks Community Foundation employee, you will work in a supportive, values driven and harmonious team. You will be challenged and provided with opportunities to learn new things, grow, and develop. Our initiatives which drive wellbeing, connection and performance include:

• Summer Hours (Dec / Jan) with half day Friday’s
• One Club memberships to enjoy games with your family and friends
• Emerging Leaders Development Program - bespoke inhouse program to develop our future leaders
• Access to gym facilities and Club wide wellness days
• Salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy
• Professional development opportunities – inhouse and external

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via the "Apply Now" button prior to the application closing date.

The Hawthorn Football Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of the Australian community and encourages applicants from the following backgrounds to apply:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQ+
• People with a disability
• People who live in rural, regional and remote locations

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Hawthorn Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.