• Strategic Leadership Role - Driving Member Value and Commercial Growth• Preferred location MelbourneThe CEO will champion member interests while leading the strategic direction and operations of the ACA, creating an optimal balance between commercial success and member advocacy.
This role demands exceptional leadership in protecting and advancing player welfare, rights, and professional development, while ensuring organisational growth.Key Responsibilities• Champion member interests and drive commercial strategy to enhance member benefits.• Lead strategic planning and execution with P&L accountability.• Develop innovative member services and support programs.• Build trusted relationships with current and former players.• Lead collective bargaining and rights negotiations.• Manage critical relationships with Cricket Australia, state associations, and partners.• Ensure robust financial management and sustainable growth.• Build and lead high-performing teams focused on member service.• Continue to empower the current high performing team.The Ideal CandidateYou will be a member-focused leader with commercial acumen and proven success in advancing member interests while driving organisational growth.Your experience will demonstrate:• Passionate advocacy for member rights and welfare.• Outstanding business acumen and strategic capability.• Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.• Track record of building member-centric cultures.• Working closely and collaboratively with a Board.• Strong media and public relations capabilities.Essential Qualifications• Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, or business.• Significant executive leadership experience leading to successful financial outcomes.Highly Regarded• Background in elite cricket/sport (as player or administrator).• Experience in member-based organisations.• Success in commercial partnerships that benefit members.• Strong understanding of professional sports landscape domestic and global.This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cricket in Australia by advancing player interests while ensuring sustainable organisational growth.
Please submit your application by email to ****** close Sunday 19 January 2025.