- Lead and grow a successful Olympic and Paralympic sport across NSW and the ACT
- Strategic management and stakeholder engagement focus
- Grow the sport's performance, participation and partnerships
Swimming NSW is the peak body for Swimming in NSW and the ACT and, with over 32,000 members across 12 affiliated Areas and over 350 clubs, aims to be the number 1 swimming state in Australia in performance and participation.
The Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the Board of Directors to lead the execution of strategy and manage the operations of Swimming NSW. The role will be crucial to the growth and success of the organisation ensuring Swimming NSW continues to deliver on its 2022-2032+ Strategic Plan, ‘Many Dreams, One Passion', with a focus on growing the membership base and continuing to improve the performance of NSW swimmers at national and international competitions.
The CEO is accountable for providing effective leadership and management for Swimming NSW’s member organisations, stakeholders and staff. The Board of Directors are seeking a motivational and inspirational leader who is an dynamic communicator with exceptional stakeholder and relationship management capability.
To be considered for this role, you will have proven senior leadership experience within sport or business, with strong strategic, financial, operational and people management skills. Your commercial acumen will be matched by your sound judgement, strategic decision making capability, and the capacity to negotiate the best possible outcomes for Swimming NSW while at all times maintaining the support and engagement of the NSW swimming community.
You will need to be a self-starter, with a genuine interest in working for a large, geographically dispersed membership. You will have a reputation for building trusting relationships and while doing so, providing services, programs and activities to meet stakeholder needs.
This is a rare opportunity to lead Australia’s most successful Olympic and Paralympic Sport in NSW and the ACT, whilst continuing the success of swimming both strategically and operationally.
The Chief Executive Officer, Swimming NSW search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment - our 282nd 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.
