Position Description
POSITION TITLE:
Game Development Officer
ORGANISATION
Hockey NSW is the not-for-profit state sporting organisation responsible for the development,
governance, promotion and delivery of hockey programs throughout NSW.
Hockey NSW is located at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre.
The vision for Hockey NSW is for Hockey to be an accessible game of choice for all ages, stages
and abilities.
The mission for Hockey NSW is to shape a path for hockey in NSW and by being
inclusive
innovative
thoughtful and
responsive, ensure a unified and sustainable future.
The key strategic deliverables for Hockey NSW from 2010 to 2014 are to:
1. Attract and retain more people in Hockey
2. Raise Hockey’s profile
3. Develop a structure that allows associations and clubs to develop and thrive
4. Develop a broader income base
5. Develop an event structure that grows the game
6. Achieve high performance success
7. Deliver quality governance and operational frameworks.
POSITION OUTLINE
1. Primary Objective
The primary objective of this role is to create and implement development programs to enhance
recruitment and retention activities for players, and officials in the Region.
This is primarily a development role that involves the coordination and delivery of a variety of
programs to retain and recruit players and officials
2. Reporting relationship
The position reports to the Game Development Manager of Hockey NSW.
3. Key Clients (Internal and External)
Internal
 Game Development Manager
 Game Development Officers across NSW
External
 Clubs and Associations and their Development Officers
 Coaches and Officials
 Government Departments (ie NSW Dep Sport & Rec, Aus Sport Commission)
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4. Key Responsibilities (These should add up to 100%)
Approximate % of time
spent on this activity
over a one year period
Responsibility
Delivery and Coordination of Hockey NSW Game
Development Programs for the Region
 Coordinate and Deliver School Participation Clinics
 Develop and implement strategies to increase participation
 Liaise with other Game Development Officers across NSW
to exchange ideas and discuss important developments
70%
Delivery and Coordination of Hook in2 Hockey clinics /
camps for the Region
 Oversee the administration of Hook in2 Hockey for the
Region
 Coordinate the delivery of Hook in2 Hockey holiday camps
 Train and recruit suitable coaches to assist with the
delivery of holiday camps
 Delivery of the holiday camps
15%
Coordination of HockeyEd for Region
 Coordinate the delivery of HockyEd for the Region
 Oversee the administration of HockeyEd for the Region
 Delivery of / Assist with the Delivery of HockeyEd for the
Region (Dependant on Qualifications)
5%
Administration and Coordination of all Game
Development Activities for Region
 Research recruitment and attrition trends
 Monitor, evaluate, redesign and report on metropolitan
club and regional association trends
 Keep abreast in other areas of sport
5%
Other
 Attend such meetings for HNSW as are necessary to
undertake these duties as directed in the Region
 Undertake such duties as directed by the Game
Development Manager from time to time
 Comply with Organisational Policies and Procedures
 Submit a monthly report consistent with the Hockey NSW
Game Development reporting template
5%
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5. Key Performance Indicators
Area of
performance that
will be assessed
Duties and
responsibilities as
described above
How will performance be
measured? (i.e. what
systems/tools will be used
to measure performance?)
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Performance Expectations/
Outcomes
Email correspondence
with Game Development
Manager, Hockey
Association/s and the
General public
All administration
completed, submitted
and filed in a timely
fashion
Coordination of activities
and programs in a
professional manner
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Contacting and building
a school contact list for
the region
Coordination of a
calendar of school clinic
delivery
Advertising of Clinics
Delivery of Clinics
Hook in 2 Hockey
program rollout
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Coordination of Program
Advertising
Delivery of Program
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Minimum of 2 Hook in2
Hockey Programs delivered
Coordination of
HockeyEd for the
Region
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Coordination of courses
completed in a
professional manner
Communication and
advertisement of courses
in the region
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Minimum of 1 Umpire
courses
Minimum of 1 Coach
courses
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School Development
Clinics
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Feedback from Game
Development Manager,
Hockey Association/s and
other relevant stakeholders
in regards to efficiency in
email communication
General positive feedback
from members of Hockey
Association/s, Hockey NSW
and self evaluation
The submission of a
monthly report
The completion of a school
contact spreadsheet for that
region
Minimum 30 School
Development Clinics
delivered
6. Discretion: The position of Game Development Officer requires the candidate to use a
certain amount of personal discretion in coordinating their calendar of activities with a
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strong emphasis on the following areas:
- Determining the strategy for achieving performance targets.
- Formulating strategy for communication and advertisement
SELECTION CRITERIA
Knowledge and Qualifications
 Strong understanding of Hockey Development Pathway in Region
 A working knowledge of the sport coordination and delivery
 HockeyEd “Beginner Coach” Accreditation
 Senior First Aid
Skills
 Highly developed networking and consulting skills to gather support from colleagues and to
gather market information to bring to fruition business development opportunities
 Demonstrated ability to improve recruitment and retention in a sporting environment.
 Effective interpersonal skills (including ability to influence) with all levels and ages of
hockey participants, volunteers and administrators
 Ability to work in a team environment
 Competent in Office Software
 Ability to consider long-term strategies and their value and effectiveness
 A strong work ethic with a demonstrated preparedness to work to achieve HNSW goals.
Other Requirements
As a member of Hockey NSW staff the Game Development Officer will display characteristics such
as reliability, punctuality and courtesy, and be self-motivated and well presented at all times when
representing Hockey NSW.
Working hours will be dictated by the Game Development Officer to fit into their schedule. Some
weeknight and weekend work may be required from time to time and this is up to the Game
Development Officer to manage their individual hours. Over time will not be paid in this position.
In accordance with Child Protection legislation all candidates will be required to complete and sign
a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form and a Working With Children Consent Form. Selection
of the successful candidate will be based upon the results of child protection screening and
relevant reference checks.
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