Position Description
POSITION TITLE:
Game Development Officer
DEPARTMENT:
League Integration and Game Development
REPORTS TO:
Regional Manager and/or Lead Game Development Officer
DIRECT REPORTS:
N/A
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Plan, deliver and implement game development programs within the designated area to deliver on
defined outcomes and increase overall participation of Rugby League in accordance with Game
Development’s Strategic Plan.
Key Result Area
Major Activities
Performance Measure
1. Relationship
Building and
Management
• Partner and collaborate with peers to leverage existing
programs and present an integrated Rugby League
approach, profile and brand.
• Build rapport with existing connections to maintain networks
internally and externally.
• Liaise with key area stakeholders to facilitate their
competitions and development activities.
• Maintains, fosters and
leverages key internal
and external
relationships
2. Program
Delivery
• Promote acceptance of Rugby League at all levels to
support an increase in awareness of Rugby League within
the area.
• Plan and deliver programs and initiatives to meet the
defined objectives of the area.
• Implement programs and pathways to increase the
participation of Rugby League within the area.
• Produce area reports and records to inform the Regional
Manager and/or Lead Game Development Officer of current
and upcoming programs, initiatives and activities.
• Provide input into education programs to inform the design
process of education and training programs.
• Coordinate training and accreditation of supplementary staff
in the area to meet NRL requirements.
• Area game
development activities
are delivered within
set budget and
timeframes
• Increased
participation across
programs delivered
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3. Representative
• Represent the Rugby League at all times internally and
externally to promote a positive profile, brand awareness
and perception of Rugby League within the community.
• Public awareness and
perception as one
unified brand
4. Corporate
Governance &
Compliance
• Understand relevant policy and planning to ensure
individual compliance.
• Adhere to existing policies and processes to ensure
adequate governance and compliance with company
standards and regulations.
• Compliance with the
Australian Rugby
League Commission,
Australian Sports
Commission, State
Sports and School
organisation, and
Local Councils are
ensured
• The whole of game
values are upheld
Key Challenges
Key Decision Making Authority
• Delivering development programs and initiatives
within the area given the complex operating
environment and the competing interests of its
diverse stakeholders.
• Game Development Officer reports to the Regional
Manager and/or Lead Game Development Officer,
and is responsible for delivering the activities
across the area within the defined parameters.
Position Dimensions
• Expenditure: As per individual performance plan
• Staff Reporting Directly: N/A
• Staff Reporting Indirectly: N/A
Key Communications
Internal
External
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State Development Managers
Affiliated States Manager
Lead Game Development Officers
Participation Manager
Education, Training and Research Manager
Peers (cross divisionally)
NRL Staff
Rugby League Clubs
States Leagues
National & State Sporting Agencies
Schools
Communities
Committees (e.g. National Game Development
Council)
• Government (Local)
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Knowledge and experience in Rugby League
Relevant tertiary qualifications combined with 2-5 years of sporting industry experience
Experience in program development and project, people and budgetary management
Communication skills to network and build effective relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to work in a team environment
Experience in event management
Employment Conditions
• Remuneration will be in accordance with the NRL policy
• Employer’s contributions to Superannuation
• Hours of work – Ordinary Hours of Work shall be 38 hours per week, performed between Monday and Friday, plus
reasonable additional hours required to fulfil the requirements of the job
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory Working with Children background check
Work Health and Safety
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and all employees’ while at work.
• Acknowledge and understand NRL OHS policy and processes in the workplace at all times.
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Competency and
Definition
Level
Behavioural Indicators
Communication:
Effectively communicates to
promote understanding and
support informed debate with
internal colleagues and
external stakeholders.
Structures the message to
suit the audience and
situation.
Developing
• Demonstrates understanding of the need for timely and accurate
communication within the NRL
• Demonstrates awareness of the NRL’s sources and audiences for
information
• Shows awareness of the NRL’s communication channels and their
uses
• Receives information to enable outcomes; asks questions to promote
own understanding
• Shows an ability to receive and record information in an accurate and
orderly manner
Relationship Building /
Networking
Establishes rapport with
people easily, developing and
maintaining a network of
contacts who can provide
information, help and access
to others.
Developing
• Works to be accepted and respected by peers and co-workers
• Uses informal networks to gain support for ideas/projects and to get
work done
• Talks easily with others (internal and external to NRL) to build rapport
• Builds relationships in support of organizational strategies
• Offers compromises and trade-offs to others where necessary to gain
their cooperation and build consensus
Initiative & Ownership:
Effectively leads oneself and
others in order to inspire
sustained, superior
performance. Displays
confidence and
professionalism in
undertaking tasks. Is
motivated to develop new
skills.
Developing
• Seeks information and support from many different sources before
deciding on own approach
• Manages time, resources and work effectively, to accomplish tasks
and to plan one’s work
• Shows understanding of the importance of individual performance
management and continuous self-development
• Demonstrates awareness of development opportunities within own
area of work
• Acknowledges own mistakes and achievements, accepting feedback
openly
• Demonstrates an awareness of treating people fairly and equitably
Creativity & Adaptability:
Identifies the need for change
and develops new ideas and
solutions. Encourages and
supports innovation and gains
the commitment of others.
Reacts positively and with
enthusiasm to change and
improvement.
Developing
• Challenges existing processes and assumptions; is not afraid to ask
questions
• Embraces change and is eager to try new things
• Demonstrates ability to occasionally develop creative solutions for
addressing problems
• Inquisitive attitude; questioning, challenging and modifying own
thinking
• Seeks, accepts and builds on constructive feedback to improve
ideas/suggestions
Collaboration & Teamwork:
Willingly cooperates and
works collaboratively with
internal colleagues and
external stakeholders in order
to accomplish organisational /
team / project objectives.
Creates an environment
where colleagues can learn
from one another and add
Developing
• Demonstrates awareness of how own role impacts the functioning of
own team
• Recognises how the role and functioning of own area of work relates
to that of other teams and the NRL as an organisation
• Seeks to build constructive relationships with NRL colleagues across
the organisation
• Shows an understanding of the importance of collaboration to the
work of the NRL
• Works constructively and supportively as a team member
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value to the work of others in
a respectful way.
Analytical Thinking:
Builds a logical approach to
systematically address
problems or opportunities.
Uses own knowledge and
experience base but also
draws on additional
references and resources to
test outcomes and/or
supplement own knowledge.
Developing
• Demonstrates the ability to see basic relationships between
information sources and spot potential implications
• Anticipates potential obstacles and thinks ahead
• Shows awareness of the data, relevant facts and information required
to understand opportunities/ problems and the potential
outcomes/solutions
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse information and/or situations to
identify basic causes
• Asks for help when own knowledge does not enable tasks to be
completed
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Verification
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accurately describes the position
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