APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSED ON 30 MARCH 2009 Golf Australia is the peak body responsible for the leadership, marketing, promotion and development of amateur golf throughout Australia from grassroots through participation, golfing pathways, elite development and the Australian Golf Opens. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this Melbourne based position is responsible for leading and managing a variety of initiatives designed to increase participation levels. Driving a co-ordinated and consistent development of Golf within Australia, a major component of the role will be the interaction with key stakeholders, including State and Territory Golf Associations, the Australian Sports Commission and Golf Clubs. You will have responsibility for driving the vision and implementing solutions to recruit and retain participants to the sport. To be successful you will have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. A comprehensive understanding of community participation in sport will be evident, relevant sport industry experience at a regional, state or national level will see you excel in this role. An attractive salary package is offered to secure an outstanding candidate. Some interstate travel will be required. In strict confidence please contact Claudia Fatone on (03) 9620 2766 quoting Ref # 2446 or email your application to: jobs@sportemploymentaustralia.com.au. Closing date for applications is Monday 30th March 2009. Click here to download a full job description