About the role
Geelong United Basketball is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Partnerships Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of commercial partnerships across Geelong United Basketball, Geelong United NBL1 and Geelong Venom WNBL.
This part-time, onsite role is ideal for someone with a background in partnerships, sales, or marketing, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressure.
The successful candidate will coordinate partner relationships, ensure the delivery of partnership benefits, and support the GM of Partnerships & Marketing with pitches, proposals, and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Partnership Coordination & Delivery
* Serve as the primary contact for assigned partners, ensuring consistent and professional communication.
* Coordinate and deliver partnership benefits, including signage, digital assets, activations, and hospitality.
* Track and report on partnership deliverables, timelines, and performance.
* Assist in planning and executing partner activations at events and game days.
Support for GM – Partnerships & Marketing
* Assist in the creation of partnership proposals, presentations, and post-campaign reports.
* Provide administrative support, including CRM updates, contract tracking, and internal coordination.
* Contribute to identifying and developing new partnership opportunities.
Event & Game Day Coordination
* Attend and support Geelong United NBL1 and Geelong Venom WNBL home games, events, and functions.
* Coordinate partner activations and hospitality experiences on game days.
* Ensure a high-quality partner experience at all touchpoints.
Desired Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a partnership, sales, or marketing role.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship management.
* Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and time management.
* Desired competency in digital tools, including:
* (project/task management)
* HubSpot (CRM and automation)
* Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Availability to work evenings and weekends for game days and events.
About Geelong United Basketball
Geelong United Basketball exists to promote lifelong activity through basketball by building a united, inclusive, and thriving sporting community. From grassroots competitions and inclusion programs to elite pathways like VJBL, BigV, NBL1, WNBL, and major tournaments- our reach is broad, and our impact is deep.
Our commercial partnerships are the engine behind this growth. They enable the programs, activations, and experiences that connect people through sport and elevate basketball locally and nationally.
Before you apply, consider if you can:
* Build meaningful relationships that drive community impact through sport
* Communicate with clarity, confidence, and care-internally and externally
* Stay organised while juggling multiple priorities, deadlines, and activations
* Think critically and creatively to deliver value for partners and stakeholders
* Embrace collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning