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 SUSTANABILITY AND FWBWC22 The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is committed to the delivery of sustainable events throughout its program of activities. The LOC confirmed its responsibility and support of sustainable practices through the bid phase and in securing the right to host the FWBWC2022 in Sydney Australia.
The LOC acknowledges FIBA as a signatory to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework which aims to help sports organisations reduce emissions caused by their operations and leverage the worldwide popularity of sport to engage millions of fans in the effort. FIBA announced that it will further strengthen its activities for its global and continental events with the aim to have its major events carbon neutral by 2050, as part of this commitment.
The FWBWC2022 Local Organising Committee is proud to begin this process with the support of FIBA and the Australian Federal Government to create a sustainability blueprint/framework to be implemented as a part of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2022. It is expected that this “Blueprint” will be available for FIBA, Basketball Australia, Sporting Bodies and future major events to deliver a lasting legacy for the sport of Basketball, for major events, and for the planet.
BE PART OF THE TEAM: SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Reporting to the Chief Executive of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the primary role of the Sustainability Manager is to lead and manage the development, implementation, review and reporting of the Blueprint Sustainability Framework for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 The role requires an individual with a strong understanding of, and experience in, the implementation of sustainability programs ideally for major events or across complex multi stakeholder projects.
We are looking for someone who has strong communication and project management skills, who loves solving problems, thinks laterally to do so and enjoys working with multi stakeholders to achieve a vision that has a lasting legacy to the planet. You will work closely with all functional areas, partners, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure environment, sustainability and governance (ESG) is top of mind in decision making You will help guide and deliver a sustainable event whilst also thinking about how the event learnings can be documented and provided for future use (mega/major events, Federations and Government) in collaboration with sustainability consultants. 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 with an eye on delivering to this in the most sustainable way possible thus creating a longterm legacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrated experience as a stand-alone Sustainability Manager with a strong understanding of strategic and operational requirements and outcomes in delivering a program of this nature. Major event experience would be highly desirable.
• Track record in achieving tangible results including understanding the relevant industry accreditation, standards and reporting.
• The knowledge and ability to be able to work well across multiple stakeholders including operations, marketing, commercial, supplier, partners, Government and more to ensure the differing views of these groups are considered whilst achieving sustainability targets.
• The ability to demonstrate humility and an empathetic approach that fosters collaboration and accepts input from other stakeholders.
• The confidence and experience to gain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management (consultants and stakeholders) and achieving outcomes within tight timelines
• Taking leadership in explaining and positioning the value of sustainability and the broader impact of this work.
• Developing and implementing communications plans to position the Sustainability position of the event and its stakeholders
• Facilitating sustainability related education and awareness programs, materials and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, or improve control measures.
• Embracing the company’s mission and act as a change agent in embedding sustainability as a guiding principle across the business so that ESG becomes a way of operating for FWBWC22 as a benchmark for future events.
• Adhering to all State and Federal compliance regulations that govern sustainability practises and the people that work in them.
SELECTION CRITERIA
In addition to demonstrating relevant experiences across the core functional areas of responsibility identified in this Position Overview, candidates applying will require a range of personal and professional skills,
ESSENTIAL
• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in a sustainability related role with experience in major event application being highly desirable
• Excellent understanding of Sustainability and CSR strategic approaches and advisory tools with proven experience in their implementation
• Practical experience in Sustainability reporting (e.g. GRI, UNGC)
• Knowledge of current international sustainability tools and trends, (e.g. SDGs related) and their application in business
• Understanding of key sustainability issues and how they can be integrated into business/event management to create measurable value
• Knowledge of sustainability requirements of local legislation, standards and international best practice
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal): Ability to communicate complex sustainability topics in simple terms, with emphasis on impact. Ability to develop written business content
• Ability to think strategically, understand the big picture and adjust available solutions to diverse stakeholders in practice
• Creativity and resourcefulness: Ability to develop and execute project plans and engagement campaigns in innovative ways, problem solver
• Good analytical skills – Critically analyse data to improve quality of deliverables and proposed solutions to clients. Accuracy and attention to detail required
• Excellent written and verbal English skills • Proactive attitude, strong organizational, project and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environment or sustainability related field
LOCATION
Flexible working arrangements will be discussed however the FWBWC22 LOC office will relocate to Sydney Olympic Park in 2022 HOURS OF WORK Due to the nature of the position, weekend work and extended hours may be required from time to time.
REMUNERATION
The remuneration package is negotiable depending upon skill level and experiences.
TIMELINES
Applications Close on 10 th November with interviews to be scheduled soon after it is expected that the Sustainability Manager will commence in December 2021/January 2022. TERM The successful candidate will be employed under a contract of service to 30 October 2022. This is subject to funding and may be extended. In addition, a three-month probationary period will be included in the contract.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be forwarded to [email protected] Preferred Format: 1-page letter of introduction responding to selection criteria and key responsibilities, accompanied by a CV of no more than 3 pages.