Community Engagement & Events Lead - rebel | 10M (Parental Leave Cover)Hybrid

At rebel, sport is more than what we do — it’s who we are. From grassroots to game day, we’re here to inspire every athlete, team, and fan to play their way.

In this exciting 10-month Parental leave cover, you’ll take the lead on rebel’s community sport and event initiatives — from driving our grassroots rebel rookies program to creating unforgettable experiences for new store openings.

You’ll be the heartbeat of our community connections, planning and delivering events that inspire participation, build brand love, and create moments that matter for our customers, team, and partners.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning and delivery of community events that bring the rebel brand to life.
• Manage the store opening experience — from launch buzz to local partnerships — ensuring every new store lands with impact.
• Champion our grassroots sports program building relationships with sporting bodies, local clubs, and government partners.
• Collaborate across marketing, retail, and brand teams to ensure every activation is on-brand, customer-centric, and unforgettable.
• Measure success, celebrate wins, and look for new ways to grow rebel’s presence in the community.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for sport, community and creating experiences that matter.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills — you’re a natural connector and relationship builder.
• Experience managing events or community programs from strategy to execution.
• The ability to juggle projects, people, and partners — and still bring the energy to every opportunity.
• A proactive mindset — you spot opportunities before anyone else does.

Why rebel?

• Build connections for future opportunities — collaborate with key players in the sports and retail industry.
• Generous team discount — gear up and save on all the products you love across all Super Retail Group Brands.
• Travel opportunities — see your events and activations come to life in exciting locations.
• Flexible hybrid arrangements — balance work and life while making an impact based out of our Rhodes head office.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in sport and community, apply now and lead the charge for rebel in the community arena.