Chief Executive Officer Overview • Hallmark National Peak Sport Body • Strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement focus • Opportunity to build long term sustainability About Paralympics Australia Paralympics Australia (PA) help Australians with disabilities participate in sport and compete at the through partnerships with governments, business, sporting bodies and the community. Participation in sport provides positive social and physical benefits to people with disabilities, and plays an important role in changing community perceptions of people with disabilities.

PA has been responsible for preparing the Australian Paralympic Summer and Winter Teams for the Paralympic Games since 1990. At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Australia placed fifth on the gold medal tally with 22 gold, 30 silver and 29 bronze medals out of 159 countries.

By working with National Federation partners, PA helps to identify potential Paralympians and assist athletes to prepare for competition by providing funding for coaching, equipment and travel in the lead up to the Summer and .

Partnerships with governments, business, national sporting organisations and disability groups are critical to delivering a successful Paralympic Team to the Games.

Paralympics Australia Purpose: To advance the Paralympic movement and Para- and, in doing so, be a catalyst for a more inclusive society.

Paralympics Australia Values: Para-sports, Para-athletes and Paralympians are at the centre of everything we do. Together we are Tenacious, Proud & Limitless. Chief Executive Officer

The CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors and is responsible for directing and providing leadership of the whole-of-business operations of Paralympics Australia implementing its athlete- centric vision, mission and strategic priorities. The CEO is accountable for driving a high-performance culture as well as managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the organisation’s objectives are met.

We are searching for a courageous, values driven leader, able to inspire and develop the team, including a highly committed staff of subject matter experts, delivering on strategies to build long term sustainability and growth of Paralympics Australia.

Your energy and drive will be matched by your open and engaging communication style, building a workplace where creative and critical thinkers generate forward planning, fresh ideas, services and products.

You will have high emotional intelligence to equip you in managing dynamic, complex and challenging situations. Your networks in and out of sport will be extensive and easily activated when required. You will see diversity as opportunity, championing an environment where diverse people can thrive providing a platform for the important advocacy work of Paralympics Australia.

You will be experienced working with a Board of Directors and have the maturity, skills and political savvy to operate effectively within Paralympics Australia’s best practice governance framework. Your commercial acumen, including experience in generating Government funding, will be matched by your skill in identifying and capitalising on opportunities, finding innovative fundraising, philanthropic and commercialisation solutions across all areas of Paralympics Australia.

While candidates with prior experience in a comparable CEO role will be highly regarded, we are also open to considering those candidates ready to apply the experience gained from a similarly scaled C-suite role. Knowledge and experience of the Australian Sport system is considered a key to the success of the CEO.

Importantly your values must align with the Paralympics Australia mission and vision with a genuine respect for the opportunities and legacies created by Paralympics Australia. Key responsibilities Operations Strategic Thinking Governance

• Ensure the Board is provided with the information needed • Lead the development of the 2024 Paris strategic plan • Demonstrate behaviours which exemplify PA’s values and the future cycle to 2028 in line with the evolvement to formulate strategy • Provides the board with honest assessments of of 2032 • Communicate clear purpose and objectives from the organisational culture from both internal and external strategic plan to PA staff • Oversee new strategies, sponsorships, content and stakeholders programs to benefit to sustain PA’s future • Lead the development and implementation of an annual • Works in line with the relevant Board documents operational plan which links to the strategic plan • Provide high quality advice to the Board including the Constitution and Delegations Matrix

• CEO to contribute to succession planning for the Board • In conjunction with the CFO and SLT, effectively manage • Provide effective and active representation of PA at and monitor PA’s financial budgets all levels • Ensure appropriate risks to PA are recorded on the risk register and escalate any breaches to this Register to • Manage PA’s commercial operations efficiently • Develop and enhance PA’s relationships with all the Board and profitably stakeholders

• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, staff and • Ensure revenue sources are diverse and stable • Represent PA on nominated external bodies and organisations membership devise and implement strategies to meet • Ensure the optimal development and promotion of all the corporate vision of PA activities and services of PA • Provide appropriate and professional media representation as required • Drive and manage the sport, commercial, • Provides clear tactical execution of strategic and communications and administrative operations operational plans • Coordinate and manage the activities and services of PA to ensure professional, timely and efficient delivery to stakeholders

• Assume overall responsibility for the management of day to day operations

Key responsibilities continued Key relationships

Leadership Stakeholder Management Reports to: Paralympics Australia Board of Directors • Provide leadership and direction for all staff to provide • Develop strong relationships with key strategic and Direct Reports (9): a nurturing and inclusive culture where staff feel valued funding partners to ensure PA is at the forefront of • Manager, Human Resources and respected decision making • Chief Financial Officer • Provide leadership and direction to Member • Manage relationships with key partners including: • General Manager – Commercial & Marketing Organisations of PA o Australian Institute of Sport • General Manager – Communications • Manage, develop and implement strategies and o • General Manager – Stakeholder Engagement programs designed to encourage athletes and people • General Manager – Sport with a disability to participate in sport o International Paralympic Committee • General Manager – Performance • Ensure strategies and practices are in place to provide o Governments Local, State and National • General Manager – IT the optimum performance of Australia’s Paralympians at o National and International Federations international competition. • Executive Assistant o National and International Disability Federations • Communicate PA’s purpose and vision ensuring continual Indirect Reports: Oversight of an organisation of approx. 40 o development for all staff National Paralympic Committees External Stakeholders: • Facilitate the appropriate internal reporting processes o Sponsors and Stakeholders • Australian Institute of Sport

for the Board on progress against the Strategic Plan and o Commonwealth Games Australia • Sport Australia financial forecast and budgets • International Paralympic Committee o Australian Olympic Committee • Represent PA’s profile and people with a disability in sports • Governments Local, State and National o Organising Committees through external stakeholders, partnerships and media • National and International Federations • Builds networks across the sporting industry and where Financial • National and International Disability Federations possible attends CEO sport forums to share successes • National Paralympic Committees • Secure incremental revenue through commercial and strategic challenges partnerships, government funding and grants, media and • Sponsors and Stakeholders licensing arrangements, content and events and other • Commonwealth Games Australia sources of internally generated revenue for the longer • Australian Olympic Committee sustainability of PA • Organising Committees • Scope, build and deliver alternative fundraising and philanthropy models to contribute to the long term sustainability of PA Selection criteria Location and travel

In addition to demonstrating relevant experiences across • Innovative, flexible and decisive work style The nature of the position will require regular domestic and the core functional areas of responsibility identified in this some international travel to attend scheduled meetings • Ability to manage sensitive relationships with Position Overview, candidates applying for this role will and events. competing needs require a range of personal and professional skills, including: • Courageous, with the ability to lead change, be decisive The Paralympics Australia Head Office is located in Experience, Skills and Attributes and able to prioritise and make sound judgement calls and the Board expect the CEO to have a strong, regular on- ground presence over the next 18-24 months in particular • Experience in a similarly scaled CEO or Senior Executive • Ability to prioritise workload, make decisions and to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, those immediate role with experiences working with a Board resolve issues strategic priorities and overall leadership of the staff and • Knowledge and experience of the Australian Sporting • Proven record of thriving in a high pressure environment stakeholder groups. System • Strong communication skills and ability to work with If you would like to discuss location prior to applying please • Strong leadership skills to lead and develop a highly internal and external agencies and stakeholders call Sportspeople Recruitment (contact details below), noting skilled, focussed and engaged leadership team it is not our intention to exclude merit candidates based on and workforce • Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of software programs location alone. • Experience working with a diverse and complex stakeholder base • Working knowledge or understanding of disability sport at Hours of work the high-performance level • Successful track record in project / business / event / This is a permanent full time position. Due to the nature • Experience with major events and/or national sports change and budget management of the role and the sport industry, some after-hours work team management • Proven commercial capability, Government / political nous including evenings and weekends will be required to attend and the ability to secure, maintain and service commercial • Alignment with PA mission, vision and values meetings and events. agreements such as sponsorships and broadcast rights Qualifications • Experience in developing and maintaining new revenue • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business or Sports streams, particularly in areas such as fundraising, giving Administration or equivalent and philanthropy programs • Current Working with Children Check • Experience managing budgets of >$15m

• Commitment to excellence and continual improvement

• Highly professional manager with vision, leadership and integrity Remuneration guide

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, negotiable depending upon skill level and experiences. Depending on personal circumstances candidates may be able to take advantage of the salary packaging benefits available through the Not for Profit and Charity status of Paralympics Australia. At the time of applying, candidates are invited to indicate their current salary and salary expectations.

Candidates are invited to call Sportspeople Recruitment to discuss salary before applying if that will be helpful in your decision making. Website and social media

For more information and news items on all facets of activities, services and programs visit:

Paralympics Australia website: paralympic.org.au

Facebook: facebook.com/AUSParalympics

Twitter: twitter.com/ausparalympics

Instagram: instagram.com/ausparalympics

YouTube: youtube.com/user/ausparateam

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ausparalympics

Residency and immigration

Candidates must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident or have unlimited working rights within Australia to be considered for this position. Timelines Apply to

Final interviews and the appointment of the CEO, Your application should be sent electronically via the Paralympics Australia are scheduled for October 2021. “apply now” link at the advertisement via The successful candidate would be expected to sportspeoplerecruitment.com/jobs commence duties as soon as possible by negotiation. Enquiries Tokyo Paralympics – EOI In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to: Should your attendance at the Paralympic Games impede Robert McMurtrie 0413 838 464 your ability to prepare a comprehensive application for this FREECALL AUSTRALIA 1800 634 388 position, you are welcome to submit a formal Expression of +61 2 9555 5000 or via [email protected]. Interest before the advertised close date via email to [email protected] in order to be considered for this role. About Sportspeople Recruitment Please apply now to avoid The Chief Executive Officer, Paralympics Australia search missing out! and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment – a specialist division of People Please note Sportspeople Recruitment will commence Recruitment Group. screening and interviewing for this role immediately. If you are intending to apply, please do so now. Sportspeople Recruitment is a leading executive search and recruitment firm servicing sport business. Celebrating Applications Close: 5pm Monday 13 September, 2021 25 years in 2021 our curated Talent Network has been Application Format: Candidates must complete and submit developed as a result of successfully filling thousands the COMPULSORY Sportspeople Recruitment Application of roles across the A-Z of sport business employers. Form at the time of applying. The form is available as a We offer the most experienced Consultant team in the download at the Sportspeople Recruitment website listing market available to assist with executive search, general for this role and contains questions against which we require recruitment, hiring strategy, remuneration planning and your specific response prior to considering your application. executive/Board advice.

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