- Lead and grow this significant State Sport Organisation
- Grow participation, create community impact and strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Shape organisation culture and lead high-performing teams
- Based at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre
Tennis is a sport for life, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Tennis NSW is the governing body for the sport of tennis in NSW, with the ambition to be the most played sport in NSW through a vibrant and sustainable tennis community. Tennis NSW is the largest of the eight state and territory member associations and currently supports 511 Clubs, Associations and Court Operators and over 100,000 registered participants.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strong, values-driven leadership to staff and stakeholders to deliver the strategic plan and achieve success across the key pillars of Play, Places, People and Partners.
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic and accomplished people leader with a proven ability to drive cultural transformation and organisational performance. You will be highly collaborative, capable of engaging and inspiring a broad range of stakeholders within a complex, multi-layered system. A strategic and adaptable thinker, you will strengthen organisational capability, lead sustainable change, and respond effectively to evolving challenges to meet strategic priorities and deliver high-quality, impactful programs and services.
You will be tertiary qualified and bring a strong track record of leading organisations of similar scale, including oversight of budgets, resources, and governance. Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen is essential, with the ability to drive revenue growth through sponsorships, partnerships, and other commercial opportunities.
While a background in tennis is not required, experience within membership-based, federated, or community organisations would be highly valued, as would a strong understanding of grassroots sport and athlete pathways to elite competition. Proven experience working with a Board and delivering Board-level reporting is essential.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead and grow a highly respected peak State Sporting Organisation and make a lasting impact on the sport and its community.
The Chief Executive Officer, Tennis NSW search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment - our 281st CEO search.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337 or FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
