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Baseball NSW is in a period of significant organisational change with the recent retirement of the CEO and a changing environment impacting governance, funding, participation and consequently, strategic imperatives. We are seeking a high calibre individual to lead the organisation at this exciting period and in so doing, shape and deliver a transformation agenda that leaves a positive and indelible impact on the sport for generations to come.Baseball NSW is the peak body for the administration of the sport in NSW, playing a key role in strengthening the game by driving participation growth across all aspects and functions necessary to conduct the sport and the growth, development and encouragement of members to reach their full potential no matter their ability.The organisation oversees a range of competitions, events, activities, game and player development programs. Through its membership, Baseball NSW represents almost 200 clubs and associations encompassing more than 13,000 players, participants, workers and volunteers.The RoleReporting to the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for advancing the delivery of the organisations strategic and commercial imperatives by leading a dedicated cross-functional team to provide a range of existing and proposed services to members. Other key mandates include supporting or directly administering broad and inclusive participation programs, delivering best-in-class high performance player development programs and securing new and adjacent funding streams to re-investment back into our community.You are a dynamic, motivated and commercially astute leader, with experience engaging and developing positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You are an innovative thinker capable of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities and delivering them in a timely manner.You possess demonstrable experience driving positive cultural change, navigating and prioritizing complex issues, managing and delivering key initiatives. Ideally, you will have experience working with Local Council, State and Federal Government, and exhibit a successful track record managing a member-based organisation and working with volunteers.Qualifications and ExperienceThe 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 AttributesIn 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 AttributesHighly 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 integrityLocationThis 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 WorkThe 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.RemunerationA competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.Pre-Employment Screening StatementSuccessful 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.Apply through this website 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.Upload Other File(s), if any Click to select files. Maximum of 3 files. Total size must be less than 4MB.Improve your chances at getting this job #J-18808-Ljbffr