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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 motivated Chief Racing Officer (CRO) to lead and drive excellence across Racing Operations, Revenue Maximisation, Grading & Programming, and Greyhound Club Licensing & Governance. This executive role will work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to shape the strategic direction for GRNSW and ensure the delivery of key initiatives with a values-based, agile approach.About the responsibilities:Lead and optimise Racing Operations, Revenue Maximisation, Grading, Club Governance and Track Curation to support GRNSWs strategic objectives.Collaborate with the CEO and Executive Team to champion and execute the strategic direction for greyhound racing in NSW.Drive effective stakeholder engagement, balancing the needs of internal teams and external partners, ensuring a long-term vision for greyhound racing.Lead the cultural tone of the organisation, fostering a high-performance, values-driven environment based on integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence.Ensure resource management, including budget and asset oversight, aligns with organisational goals.Innovate and lead community engagement efforts to foster industry growth, sustainability, and positive social outcomes.Manage external relations with media partners, sponsors, and governments, ensuring a robust reputation and the growth of GRNSWs brand.Oversee the development and implementation of best practice governance, risk management, and continuous improvement processes.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!Extensive knowledge of the greyhound racing industry, including club and track management and racing operations.A genuine interest in and alignment with the core values and ethics of the greyhound industry.In-depth understanding of the wagering sector and its implications on the industry.Impeccable personal integrity with a proven, genuine commitment to ethical leadership.A strong track record in senior leadership positions, managing diverse teams and complex operations.Commitment to racing safety and animal welfare, with experience in driving continuous improvement in these areas.Ability to navigate a complex legal and regulatory environment with ease.Resilient under pressure, with the ability to handle criticism from external parties, including anti-greyhound racing activists, and manage crises effectively.Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and a collaborative business approach to achieve results.High-level communication, networking, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in racing management, business, or related fields.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? 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