- Newly created executive leadership position as part of an exciting team restructure
- Provide high level support and guidance to the Board, CEO and sub-committees
Gymnastics in Australia includes the disciplines of Acrobatics, Aerobics, Gymnastics For All, KinderGym, Parkour, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, and Women’s Artistic. Providing services to 500+ clubs, 7000+ accredited coaches and judges, 800,000+ participants, and gymnastics fans, the Gymnastics Australia (GA) team is comprised of gymnastics experts, sport management and business leaders. With the head office located in the thriving sports precinct at Albert Park in Melbourne, GA also hosts National Training Centres at the AIS in Canberra and in Brisbane that work to facilitate high performance pathways and support Australian gymnasts to compete at international benchmark events including World Cups, World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.
Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager Governance & Executive Services is an executive leadership position with a strong focus on supporting the Gymnastics Australia Board of Directors, the CEO and executive leadership team with corporate governance affairs. The role supports the effectiveness of the Board and its six Sub-Committees with high-level executive secretariat and monitoring to ensure best practice. In addition, this role is the Company Secretary registered with ASIC and will manage these legal responsibilities and legislative corporate compliance requirements.
Working effectively at both the executive and operational level, the role supports a staff of direct reports within the Governance & Executive Services Team, which implements good governance, and provides services to the Board and Executive staff, ensuring that the organisation’s leaders are set up or success. This role provides end-to-end governance support via established Service Agreements to select State and Territory Associations. The team proactively manages international and government relations and corporate affairs, strengthening the presence and reputation to bring the greatest value possible to members. The National Integrity Unit is hosted by this team, however, manages integrity matters independently.
With executive general management acumen and an approachable style, this role will manage, grow, and optimise relationships with Gymnastics Australia’s key stakeholders including State and Territory Associations, International bodies and governments. Working across the organisation, this role provides the Executive Leadership team with governance and compliance support and advice, and acts a conduit between each department and the board.
To be considered for this role, you should have significant experience managing and reporting to boards and CEOs, ideally within a sport organisation. You will require an in-depth understating of the role of a company secretary, and detailed knowledge of board governance processes and requirements. Experience as a Company Secretary and an AICD qualification would be highly regarded.
With an engaging approach and drive to make things happen, your proven ability to foster and sustain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be of prime importance as will your high degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas. A natural communicator, with excellent administration and organisational skills, you are a multi-tasker who can prioritise and create effective and valued output with a tenacious attention to detail while. You will be a quick thinker, able to solve problems on the run, thrive under pressure and be prepared to work hands-on to get the job done without compromising quality and whilst maintaining exceptional service to the Board, staff and stakeholders.
This is a unique and significant opportunity to support an Olympic sport at the highest level.
The General Manager Governance & Executive Services, Gymnastics Australia search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337 or FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000.
