- Lead and grow one of Qld’s most popular participation sports
- Strategic and operational leadership position
- Change management and stakeholder management focus
Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is a member organisation of Touch Football Australia (TFA) and forms part of the strategic alliance with the National Rugby League (NRL). Touch Football is one of Queensland's most popular participation sports, with over 7000 teams and 80000+ players participating annually in affiliated and commercial competitions from Thursday Island and Weipa to Rockhampton, Brisbane and Bilambil.
QTF governs six regions and 72 affiliated associations across the state and is responsible for the leadership and management of competitions, representative pathways, events, game development and participation. Leading QTF is a seven-member Board of Directors and a CEO who are responsible for the development, implementation, and achievement of the sport's strategic plan.
The organisation is in the final stages of a strategic cycle with a vision to unite, inspire and grow by 2020 and within four key pillars are strategies to increase profile, grow participation, support their people and achieve success in high performance. QTF has just completed an eight-month Governance, Constitution and Operational review. From this review, 16 recommendations were identified and are to be rolled out over the next 18 months.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the ongoing successful operation of QTF as the governing body of Touch in Queensland. This includes the management of day-to-day operations of the organisation, growth and development of the sport, implementation and review of financial, strategic and operational plans and promoting and fostering a commitment to its culture and objectives amongst key stakeholders, partners and funding bodies.
As CEO you will focus on delivering the organisation's Strategic and Operational Plans with ongoing analysis and subsequent preparation for the future development of the sport.
To be considered for this role you will ideally hold relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive experience in the operations of a large sporting organisation. You will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing and growing like-sized businesses, budgets and resources, with the ability to manage the day-to-day business operations and implement change, whilst maintaining a focus on the long term strategic priorities.
Your commercial and financial acumen will successfully deliver against strategic objectives whilst building strong networks and relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. You will have a proven track record of driving business development including securing and managing funding, commercial and/or sponsorship contracts and developing stable and diverse revenue streams.
A background in touch football or rugby league is not required; however, you must be committed to providing strong foundations for the growth and success of touch football throughout Queensland.
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NOTE: Candidates must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident or have unlimited working rights within Australia to be considered for this position.
