- Hands-on strategic and operational management role
- Drive the growth of football in the NT
- People leadership and stakeholder management focus
- Based at Darwin Football Stadium - Enjoy the tropics of the Top End - Relocation support available
Football Northern Territory is the peak body to promote, organize and develop the world game of football within the NT. A fun, safe and totally inclusive team sport, the football competition in Darwin is a traditional 'winter' season. In the Top End it is referred to as the 'dry season'.
Now is an exciting time to join Football NT, leveraging the legacy from Australia hosting the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and upcoming FIFA Women's Asian Cup 2026.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management of FNT's day to day operations, in line with strategic direction from the Board, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the sport. The CEO will improve the business through the successful implementation of the FNT Strategic Plan, strong leadership, effective stakeholder management and sound financial management. The CEO works closely with the President to ensure the Board is kept fully informed of all relevant matters including performance, strategic issues and risk.
This key operational role will oversee a passionate staff resource, manage key stakeholder engagement and provide strategic commercial insights; developing plans and commercial strategies to ensure all programs and activities remain competitive and support the growth and sustainability of football in the Northern Territory.
To be considered for this role, you will have a successful track record in managing like-sized businesses, budgets and resources whilst delivering against strategic objectives and driving business development. Your commercial acumen will be matched by your sound judgement, strategic decision making capability, and the capacity to negotiate the best possible outcomes for FNT while at all times maintaining the support and engagement of the NT football community.
The CEO will need to be a values driven, hands-on and decisive leader of people, providing direction and inspiration to the FNT team and wider membership. You will also have a reputation for building effective working relationships with a diverse and geographically dispersed stakeholder base. Experience in government relations and advocacy would be looked upon favourably.
While prior experience in a comparable CEO role will be highly regarded, candidates ready to apply experiences gained from a similarly scaled leadership role will also be considered. A background in football is not required, however you must have an understanding of the state and community sporting landscape and be committed to providing strong foundations for the growth of football throughout the Northern Territory.
The Chief Executive Officer, Football Northern Territory search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment - our 262nd CEO search.
If you are intending to apply, please do so now - we reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient merit applications are received.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
