FIBA WOMENS BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is the world’s largest international women’s basketball competition and one of the most prestigious titles in the sport. This major event will feature the world’s best players representing 12 basketball powerhouse nations from across FIBA’s regions – Asia & Oceania, Americas, Africa and Europe.
ABOUT FIBA
The Federation International Basketball (FIBA) is the association of National Federations which governs the sport of basketball worldwide.
Following a competitive bid, Basketball Australia and the NSW Government were awarded the rights to host the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 at Sydney Olympic Park from 22 September to 1 October 2022.
FIBA WOMENS BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022 LOCAL ORGANSING COMMITTEE
Basketball Australia partnered with NSW Government through its major events and tourism agency, Destination NSW and the Office of Sport to win the rights in March 2020 to host the Women’s Basketball World Cup as part of the NSW Government’s 10 World Cups in 10 years initiative. Basketball Australia established a Local Organising Committee, as a wholly owned subsidiary, to deliver this prestigious event. This World Cup will be one of the first major international events to be held in Australia in 2022 (22 September to 1 October 2022) and comes at an unprecedented time for our country, following devastating bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic. This global sporting event will contribute to Australia’s long-term recovery due to the economic and social benefits this event will deliver, along with continuing the powerful message of gender equality and focus on women’s sport.
We want this event to reimagine and reinvigorate Basketball, and specifically Women’s Basketball, in Australia and the Region. We want to create an atmosphere that is cool, edgy and funky with activations, communications and promotions in the lead up and during to the event that achieves our vision of igniting the passion for women’s basketball globally.
OUR VISION: To ignite the passion for Women’s basketball globally
OUR MISSION: To create a bold, engaging and inclusive World Cup celebrating the power and excitement of women’s basketball
BE PART OF THE TEAM: EVENT ACTIVATIONS MANAGER
Reporting to the General Manager – Marketing, Communications and Media of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the primary role of the Event Activations Manager will be to lead and execute the physical marketing activities, particularly around the Event Roadshow and Event-Time Fan Zone, for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 Local Organising Committee and in line with the overall Marketing, Communications and Media Strategy and LOC Strategic Plan.
The role requires an individual with a strong understanding of fan and community engagement, event management and a proven ability to work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders. Ideally, you will understand and have experience across major event delivery, including integration with agencies and commercial partners. We are looking for someone who can help us redefine and create inspirational opportunities that engage traditional and nontraditional audiences, fans, partners, government and trail blazers to turbo charge this event and basketball (longer term legacy).
Ultimately, we want to create a bold, engaging and inclusive World Cup that celebrates the power and excitement of women’s basketball, Sydney, Australia and the essence of this amazing country.
FWBWC22 Advert Activations Manager
BE PART OF THE TEAM: VOLUNTEER MANAGER
Reporting to the General Manager – Event Operations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the primary role of the Volunteer Manager is to develop and deliver an inspiring and successful FWBWC22 Volunteer Program that aligns to the vision and mission of the FWBWC2022.
The role requires an individual with a proven ability to transition from strategic to operational delivery. You will work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders in the development and delivery of the Volunteer Program. Ideally, you will understand and have experience in this area across major events and the sport business environment.
Accountable for the successful development, management and delivery of all aspects of the Volunteer Program including the recruitment, engagement and motivation of a large team of volunteers suitable to support all areas of the event delivery. The Volunteer Program will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the FWBWC22 and create a lasting legacy for the sport of Basketball.
The FWBWC22 is committed to reinvigorating women’s basketball in Australia, to create an atmosphere that is edgy and world class with activations, communications and promotions leading up to and throughout the World Cup and our Volunteers will play a key role in achieving these objectives.