Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation toward the execution of its 2030 Strategic Plan.

As CEO you will be the most senior executive position in the organisation, responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing operations and driving the organisation’s mission to support people with disability to participate in alpine activities. The CEO manages and maintains a significant number of internal and external stakeholder relationships and liaises with alpine resorts and their management, as well as all levels of government and relevant sporting and disability agencies. The role requires a strong background in not-for-profit management, exceptional leadership skills and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of individuals through participation in alpine activities.

You will have a significant background in public affairs and advocacy, with strong leadership and business management experience. Your knowledge and understanding of the disability sector will be complemented by your political nous, sound commercial skills and an open and forthright approach to leading a dedicated and enthusiastic group of employees and volunteers, with a small office based in Melbourne and a geographically diverse team located across the alpine regions of NSW and Victoria. As an Ideal Candidate you will have knowledge of the Australian snow sport sector and experience in leadership and management at senior executive or Chief Executive level within a not-for-profit organisation, preferably within the disability support sector.

The Role

Reporting to the Board, the CEO leads a team of seasonal and full time employees, as well as the DWA volunteer workforce, providing management oversight across all activities of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategy and Governance

• Implement the organisational strategy to 2030 to achieve the goals and objectives outlined therein;
• Implement effective governance, risk and compliance processes;
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all members, staff and stakeholders.

Financial Acumen, Administration and Compliance

• Manage the finances and budget of the organisation to ensure its financial sustainability and drive financial sustainability through cost control, revenue diversification and disciplined operational planning.
• Ensure an effective framework exists for day-to-day administration and management of the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all Australian Sports Commission funding requirements, including reporting under the Play Well Investment Framework
• Oversee reporting, acquittals and stakeholder engagement with State Government funding bodies

 Ensure compliance with Sport Integrity Australia policies, safeguarding requirements and integrity frameworks Commercial Development and Stakeholder Relations

• Development and oversight of fundraising and grant funding initiatives and programs to drive income;
• Identify, grow and maintain positive working relationships with DWA’s key stakeholders;
• Represent the organisation to enhance its visibility and influence;
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape, drive innovation and maintain relevance of member programs, in line with world’s best-practice.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Australian Sports Commission, State Government agencies and Sport Integrity Australia

People

• Recruit staff and oversight of volunteer coordination, subject to Board-approved organisational structure;
• Provide appropriate, guidance, mentoring and support to staff;
• Maintain a close relationship with the Chair as a first point of contact to the Board, to conduct the operations of the organisation.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sports management or a related field;
• Proven experience of at least five years in a senior leadership role within a not-for-profit organisation;
• Understanding of and commitment to the Disability support sector;
• Experience leading and coaching diverse, multi-disciplinary teams including staff and volunteers, both in a face-to-face and remote capacity;
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing organisational financial and business plans;
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing and management and acquittal of government and non-government grants;
• Experience developing and driving volunteer strategy and engagement;
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to build, manage and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in managing risk, organisational governance and compliance according to required legal and statutory obligations;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes;
• Experience managing an organisation in a highly seasonal industry sector.

Stakeholder engagement

• Working with key resort (eg Vail resorts) stakeholders maintaining existing relationships and building new relationships
• Working with Parks and other state bodies assisting in the DWA eco system
• Building commercial relationships to assist the financial position of the organisation
• Maintaining existing relationships with other disability organisations to work in partnership to build membership base

Role Overview:

• Non-for-profit packaging available 
• Part-time structure (4 days per week)