Pathways Operations Manager

nib Newcastle Knights – Pathways Operations Manager

Location : Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Full-Time (Fixed term)

The Newcastle Knights are entering a bold and exciting newera, driven by our commitment to becoming the leading development club in the

NRL. As part of our strategic vision, we are investing heavily in our pathways

systems to create sustained success and develop the next generation of rugby

league talent.

We are currently seeking an exceptional Pathways

Operations Manager to join our Football Department. This is a rare

opportunity to play a pivotal role in a club rich in tradition, known for its

grit, driven to inspire, and ultimately determined to win.

About the Position

Reporting to the General Manager of Pathways, the successful

candidate will be responsible for the administration, logistics and operational

management of the Newcastle Knights Pathways Programs. This role oversees the

day-to-day operations of both the Male and Female Pathways Programs, ensuring

alignment with strategic goals and club values.

The Pathways Operations Manager provides leadership and

direction to the Pathways Operations Assistant, ensuring effective support

across all operational areas. This role is critical in driving operational

excellence and consistency across all pathways teams through the implementation

of leading systems and processes.

Key focus areas include :

• Leading operational management across seven pathways teams (Harold Matthews, SG Ball, Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale, Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and Harvey Norman Women's Premiership)
• Developing and maintaining standardised templates, processes and central documentation systems
• Managing compliance, player registration and reporting functions
• Coordinating draws, schedules, venue bookings and travel arrangements
• Serving as Club Contact at Pathways home games
• Managing the Pathways Operations Assistant and supporting their professional development
• Driving continuous improvement in operational processes and knowledge management

About Us

The nib Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional

Rugby League Football Club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. The Knights

compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership. We are owned by The

Wests Group Australia, Newcastle's owned and operated (not-for-profit)

membership-based organisation.

The Knights Way : Our Values

Tradition : We are humble and proud of our blue-collar

origins. We respect our past, which shapes our future.

Grit : In times of adversity we find a way, through

hard-work, toughness and tenacity.

Inspire : We inspire our members, supporters and

community through all our actions, achievements and effort.

Win : We apply a winning mindset to everything we do

and create moments to win.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will be a highly organised and

detail-oriented operations professional with :

Essential Requirements :

As part of The Wests Group / Newcastle Knights recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by the Group.

What we Offer

In return the nib Newcastle Knights can offer you a dynamic

work environment and excellent terms and conditions of employment.

We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward

your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits :

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a

work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture,

disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the

diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.