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Add expected salary to your profile for insights Executive General Manager - Wheelchair Basketball Australia Newly created leadership role responsible for management and strategic growth Challenging and rewarding multi-faceted hands-on role Highly respected community lead organisation Flexible working environment Inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture The Organisation: Wheelchair Basketball Australia is the governing body for the National Wheelchair Basketball Leagues for men (NWBL) and women (WNWBL), which are pinnacle domestic competitions showcasing elite talent in Australia. Wheelchair Basketball Australia are dedicated to the development, promotion, and administration of wheelchair basketball at all levels. Their mission is to provide opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in and excel at wheelchair basketball, fostering an inclusive and supportive community. The Role: Reporting to the Board, the Executive General Manager will be a pivotal, hands-on leader responsible for the overall operational management and strategic growth of WBA. Strategic Leadership & Organisational Management contribute to the development and implementation of Wheelchair Basketball Australia''s strategic plan and provide effective leadership fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture. Board liaison and compliance maintain regular communication with the Board and continue the strong focus on governance, legal, risk, financial and HR compliance. Sports Administration & National League Management - oversee all aspects of the planning, organisation, and delivery of the National Wheelchair Basketball League. Partnership Development & Stakeholder Management retaining, building and identifying new partnerships with corporate sponsors, government agencies, community organisations, and philanthropic bodies to generate revenue. Financial engagement maintain a strong focus on the financial strength and sustainability of the organisation. Background skills and experience: The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in sports administration, a proven ability to cultivate and manage both sponsorship and stakeholder relationships, and a passion for inclusive sport. Successful applicants will have the following: Proven experience in a senior sports administration or management role, preferably within a national sporting organisation or similar. Previous successful leadership of a small to medium organisation with complex requirements and challenges. Ideally within a not-for-profit organisation and reporting to a Board Strong track record in developing and securing successful partnerships, sponsorships, and funding from diverse sources. Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external parties. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget development, financial management, and reporting. Outstanding communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and negotiation skills. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusivity, diversity, and athlete welfare. Working with childrens check and police check would be required is successful This newly created, exciting opportunity encompasses comprehensive sports administration, with a primary focus on the successful delivery and development of the men''s and women''s national wheelchair basketball leagues. If you meet the criteria and would like to be instrumental in enhancing the sustainability and profile of wheelchair basketball in Australia, then send through your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this role to: myreen@360hrrecruitment.com.au or call Myreen 0434408200 for a confidential discussion. How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What''s your expected annual base salary? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. Featured jobs Head of Australian Eastern States Halter Sydney NSW 3d ago Chief Executive Officer Sydney NSW 8d ago Chief Executive Officer/General Manager NSW Squash Ltd Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney NSW 13d ago Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. J-18808-Ljbffr