Community Partnerships and Development Manager

We are seeking an individual who shares our unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive society where individuals with disabilities can fully pursue their sporting aspirations.

As the Community Partnerships and Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of this mission, spearheading efforts to expand both internal and external capabilities to enhance sporting opportunities for persons with disabilities. Your role will be instrumental in nurturing and growing a thriving community of active individuals with disabilities.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and dedicated to creating a more accessible and inclusive sporting landscape, we invite you to join our team and play a pivotal role in realizing this vision.

**Key Responsibilities:
**_Stakeholder Engagement and Empowerment: _**
- Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with disability touchpoints, including social service agencies, healthcare professionals, schools, coaches, parents, and caregivers, to successfully engage more persons with disabilities.
- Proactively engage with existing and potential partners to collaboratively design, refine, and implement impactful and sustainable community sports programs tailored to persons with disabilities.
- Develop a capability development framework to enhance the knowledge, and capabilities of existing and potential partners, so as to drive sustainable programme development
- Represent SDSC at conferences, speaking engagements and meetings, championing the cause of sports participation among individuals with disabilities.

**_Database Management and Resource Optimization: _**
- Develop an efficient database management system to provide timely guidance and support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring lifelong enjoyment of sports, effective talent confirmation, and smooth transitions.
- Establish comprehensive resource directories for program offerings and equipment inventories. Implement a streamlined system to maximize the utilisation of these resources, empowering both our partners and individuals with disabilities to access essential tools for their participation and growth.

**_Volunteer Management and Framework Development: _**
- Lead the development of a comprehensive and strategic volunteer management framework to efficiently address the increasing demand for volunteers in our community outreach activities

**_Policy Development and Strategic Planning: _**

Formulate innovative policy recommendations and strategic plans aimed at significantly enhancing the participation, enjoyment, and - overall well-being of individuals with disabilities through sport and physical activity.
- Create and communicate a compelling, user-friendly end-to-end journey for community participants, partners, and volunteers.

**_Data Analysis, Reporting, and Collaboration: _**
- Generate data-driven insights, reports, and presentations to provide valuable perspectives on community para sports participation and engagement.
- Partner closely with the Communications and Finance teams to secure and deliver impact reports for grants, sponsorships, and donations.

**_Leadership and Team Support: _**
- Collaborate seamlessly with the Senior Manager, extending support across various areas as required to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Foster a close connection with the Pathway and Performance Director to align with strategic objectives for high-performance para sport success.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to staff and colleagues, to enhance teamwork, and strengthen organizational impact.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles related to community partnerships, development, or policymaking, with a demonstrated track record of successful stakeholder engagement
- A deep commitment to promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in sports and physical activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to derive meaningful insights from data and convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
- Highly adept at building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, sports providers, volunteers, social service agencies, healthcare professionals, schools, coaches, parents, and caregivers
- Excellent multitasking abilities
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to guide and mentor colleagues, foster collaboration, and lead teams effectively
- Willingness and ability to commit to event and program participation during weekends and beyond regular office hours when necessary (time will be compensated)
- A strong collaborative spirit, willingness to work with cross-functional teams, and the ability to build consensus.