• Part Time
• Contract
• Remote and hybrid working options

This position is responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership development initiatives across Surf Life Saving NSW, supporting volunteer members at all levels to build capability, confidence and inclusive leadership practices.

Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, the position ensures programs are evidence-based, member-centred and deliver meaningful impact.

What's in it for YOU:

• Remote and hybrid working options
• An extra paid day off around Christmas time
• Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership
• Time in Lieu for extra hours worked
• Continued learning and development opportunities
• Onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing
• Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
• Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
• Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities

Some of the key duties will include:

• Design, develop and deliver leadership development programs aligned to organisational priorities
• Lead the pilot and evaluation of new initiatives (e.g. online leadership programs, emerging leaders pathways)
• Deliver ongoing professional development opportunities to support sustained member engagement
• Manage program timelines, deliverables and resources to ensure successful implementation
• Build strong relationships with members, branches, clubs and key stakeholders to inform program design and delivery
• Engage facilitators, contributors and subject matter experts to support program delivery
• Support communication and promotion of leadership initiatives to maximise participation and impact
• Represent SLSNSW in relevant forums, working groups and cross-organisational projects
• Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and impact
• Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities to inform future leadership development strategy
• Develop resources to support leadership development, including toolkits, guides and digital content

What you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering leadership development programs or initiatives
• Proven ability to design and evaluate programs using evidence-based approaches
• Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery and evaluation of multiple concurrent initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders, including volunteers, without direct authority
• Experience in stakeholder consultation, research and analysis to inform program design
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and translate evaluation insights into action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, high-volume environment with competing priorities
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel intra- and interstate

Position: Part Time (3 days). Contract through to June 2027.

About SLSNSW

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people.

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Explore our website - https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/work-for-us to review the position description.