- Executive strategic National leadership position
- Gold medal winning Olympic and Paralympic sport
- People leadership and stakeholder engagement focus
- Flexible location (Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane preferred)
Australian Sailing is the national governing body for sailing in Australia, responsible for driving participation, supporting member clubs and classes, and fostering and delivering high-performance success. With a rich heritage of Olympic and Paralympic achievements and a strong grassroots network, Australian Sailing is committed to fostering inclusivity, innovation, sustainability and excellence in sailing.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO of Australian Sailing plays a pivotal role in leading the organisation, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring the growth, innovation and sustainability of sailing in Australia. The CEO is responsible for managing overall operations, working closely with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders including member clubs and classes, athletes and patrons, the Board, government and commercial partners. The CEO represents Australian Sailing on a national and international level.
To be considered for this role you will need to be a dynamic and collaborative leader, with the ability to engage and develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders including members and commercial partners. You will have a reputation for sound judgment and decisiveness with the capacity to empathetically negotiate with a complex network of stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcomes for the sport nationally.
You will need proven leadership experience, able to demonstrate a successful track record in managing like-sized businesses or projects, delivering against the strategic plan and driving business development.
With a visionary and innovative mindset, you inspire strategic change that increases engagement with members, stakeholders, and fans, driving greater connection and participation at all levels. This growth will be supported by your commercial acumen and understanding of sustainable revenue generation and diversification, and building value in the Australian Sailing brand.
Whilst a passion for sailing and an understanding of the sport at all levels from clubs to high performance is highly desirable, most important is the ability to support member clubs to succeed and grow; strengthening their capacity and helping them thrive within an evolving sporting landscape.
This is a unique opportunity to take the helm of one of Australia’s most successful National Sporting Organisations. If you have what it takes to lead this gold medal winning Olympic and Paralympic sport into the next era of success, we’d like to hear from you.
The Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sailing search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment - our 266th CEO search.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
