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 achieved
* Provision of relevant, reliable and timely advice without fear or favour
* Effective relationship building and stakeholder management
* Key spokesperson for an organisation - demonstrated ability to represent the organisation and deliver messages clearly and with confidence
* Well-developed strategic planning and implementation skills
* Leading a team promoting diversity, inclusiveness and equality
* Brand development and delivery
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area
Professional 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 organisation
* An ability to lead and manage multiple stakeholders
* Outstanding presentation and communication skills with the experience to be a respected spokesperson and relationship builder
* Ability to lead a peak sporting body which operates within a strategic membership support framework
* A proven record of managing the financial operations, compliance and risk management of an organisation in a transparent, efficient and professional manner
* Highly developed interpersonal skills including advanced negotiation and communication skills
* Excellent coalition-building skills, an engaging interpersonal style with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
* Experience in working within a sporting and/or volunteer organisation is desirable
* A successful track-record in business development and strategic planning
* Ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors and to cultivate existing board member relationships
* An understanding of baseball is highly desirable but not essential.
Personal and Behavioural Attributes
* Highly developed work ethic and energy level
* Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning and execution
* Creative, with an ability to encourage innovation and to champion new initiatives
* A keen sense of a member as the primary customer, and an unwavering commitment to provide meaningful, targeted and relevant services
* Ability to think strategically, analyse problems and issues, respond creatively and translate/implement strategy into results
* Possess the intellect, cultural competency and flexibility to work effectively in a collaborative, values-driven and energetic team
* High level of personal and professional integrity
Location
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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