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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWe are greyhound lovers who facilitate the commercial operation of our vibrant sport of greyhound racing. GRNSW is invested at every stage of the greyhound lifecycle from breeding, racing to rehoming. GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants. GRNSW is a body corporate constituted by the Greyhound Racing Act 2017, and charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the commercial management of the industry in NSW. In its role, GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as well as the equally important rehoming of our athletes.About the role!We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operational direction of GRNSW in line with our Strategic Plan. This role plays a vital part in delivering strategic priorities and driving high-impact outcomes across business development, wagering, sponsorships, infrastructure, marketing, and more.As a key member of the Executive Team, the COO will set the tone for performance, innovation, and operational excellencebalancing stakeholder needs while ensuring GRNSW remains agile, accountable, and sustainable.About the responsibilities:Lead major operational portfolios including Business Development, Wagering, Sponsorships, Marketing & Media, Major Projects, Track Infrastructure, and Stakeholder Engagement.Champion the execution of the GRNSW Strategic Plan with clarity, purpose, and accountability.Work alongside the CEO and Executive Team to drive a culture of excellence across planning, delivery, and performance.Deliver operational strategies that promote growth, integrity, and innovation across the industry.Oversee the development of minimum track standards, new track builds, and upgrades to support racing excellence.Ensure efficient resource and financial management that maximises performance and return on investment.Build and lead high-performing teams aligned with GRNSWs values, ensuring KPIs and performance frameworks are embedded at all levels.Represent GRNSW across key industry, government, and community stakeholders with professionalism, insight, and integrity.Engage in intentional external partnerships to foster community collaboration and enhance the industrys reputation.Drive best practice across governance, ESG, legal compliance, and organisational risk management.Lead business reporting and project management frameworks that promote continuous improvement and transparency.About our Perks!Christmas holiday shutdown period for two weeks.5 for 4 weeks Annual Leave initiative. Take 4 weeks AL within a year, and you receive a 5th AL week to take in the same year.Hybrid working and flexible work hours.$1000 Wellbeing payment provided at $250 per quarter for you to take care of you.Employee Wellbeing Platform ''Sonder'' for you and your family.Bi-yearly company-wide events.Truly a great culture where we all are invested in our People, Pups and Participants!About our Values aligning with yours!Integrity in practice - Demonstrates a consistent and uncompromising commitment to the highest personal, and professional standards.Collaboration in practice - Values the importance to consistently establish and maintain credibility, engagement, and partnerships with a broad range of people.Accountable in practice - Willingness to be held to account for decisions, performance, emotions, and behaviours.Respect in practice - Respectfully acknowledge differences and consistently accommodate various opinions in their decision-making and actions.Excellence in practice - motivated to deliver quality service and critique current practices with a critical lens, to seek innovative improvements with a positive and sustainable impact.About You!Proven senior leadership experience in complex, regulated environments with strong commercial and operational acumen.Deep understanding of the greyhound racing industry and wagering sector, with aligned values in integrity, welfare, and sustainability.Resilient and composed under pressure, with experience managing crises, public scrutiny, and media relations.Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, media, industry, and community, supported by extensive networks.A capacity to deal confidently with the media. An intimate knowledge and understanding of how media agendas rise and fall as well as a track record in sustaining an authentic position through long term and intense public scrutiny.Demonstrated success in delivering transformational business strategies and leading large, high-performing teams.Comfortable engaging with people at all levelsfrom participants to executives and government leaders.Demonstrated ability to deliver significant growth via the development and implementation of transformational business strategy.High-level communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with an approachable and empowering leadership style.Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience.How to ApplyIf this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application!Please apply via SEEK or reach out to Anya on 0447 778 417 if you have any questions.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as a Chief Operating Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr