The CEO is responsible for the delivery of Baseball NSW' strategic plan and the management of day-to-day operations.
In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the CEO will closely engage with stakeholders to increase participation, deliver best-in-class player development and high-performance programs, and secure new and additional funding.
About You
Baseball NSW seeks candidates with proven leadership experience, robust commercial and strategic acumen, and exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
If you're ready to lead one of Australia's premier sporting organisations and effect meaningful change, we invite you to submit your application.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
Leading a team or organisation through cultural change - demonstrate key successes achievedProvision of relevant, reliable and timely advice without fear or favourEffective relationship building and stakeholder managementKey spokesperson for an organisation - demonstrated ability to represent the organisation and deliver messages clearly and with confidenceWell-developed strategic planning and implementation skillsLeading a team promoting diversity, inclusiveness and equalityBrand development and deliveryTertiary qualifications in a relevant areaProfessional Skills and Attributes
In addition to demonstrating relevant experiences across the core functional areas of responsibility identified, candidates applying for the CEO role will require a range of personal and professional skills, including:
An understanding of the workings and demands of a sport and/or membership-based organisationAn ability to lead and manage multiple stakeholdersOutstanding presentation and communication skills with the experience to be a respected spokesperson and relationship builderAbility to lead a peak sporting body which operates within a strategic membership support frameworkA proven record of managing the financial operations, compliance and risk management of an organisation in a transparent, efficient and professional mannerHighly developed interpersonal skills including advanced negotiation and communication skillsExcellent coalition-building skills, an engaging interpersonal style with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholdersExperience in working within a sporting and/or volunteer organisation is desirableA successful track-record in business development and strategic planningAbility to work effectively with a Board of Directors and to cultivate existing board member relationshipsAn understanding of baseball is highly desirable but not essential.Personal and Behavioural Attributes
Highly developed work ethic and energy levelAction-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning and executionCreative, with an ability to encourage innovation and to champion new initiativesA keen sense of a member as the primary customer, and an unwavering commitment to provide meaningful, targeted and relevant servicesAbility to think strategically, analyse problems and issues, respond creatively and translate/implement strategy into resultsPossess the intellect, cultural competency and flexibility to work effectively in a collaborative, values-driven and energetic teamHigh level of personal and professional integrityLocation
This position is located at the Baseball NSW Office at Blacktown International Sports Park with a secondary office located at Sydney Olympic Park and flexible working arrangements when appropriate.
Travel throughout Sydney, NSW, interstate and occasionally overseas may be required from time-to-time.
Hours of Work
The role is full-time however consideration of alternate arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
There will be some weekend work and extended hours required at various times.
Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Pre-Employment Screening Statement
Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening.
This includes but is not limited to national police check and working with children check.
Baseball NSW may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.
Application Instructions
Apply through this LinkedIn Ad or email including a cover letter outlining why you should be the next CEO of Baseball NSW.
Applications close 5.00pm 28 April 2025.
Please note that we may commence interviewing candidates throughout the advertising period.
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