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Water Polo Australia (WPA), in partnership with Water Polo WA (WPWA), are seeking an experienced and inspirational Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, reform and sustainability.
This role is jointly funded by WPA and WPWA, with the successful candidate employed by Water Polo Australia and reporting to the Water Polo WA Board.
As the peak body for water polo in Western Australia, Water Polo WA represents more than 4,000 participants across 18 clubs and associations. We are a community-first, values-driven sporting organisation with strong foundations and a clear vision for the future.
The CEO will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership, overseeing day-to-day operations, driving sustainable participation and revenue growth, and nurturing strong relationships with our clubs, members, partners, and government agencies.
Water Polo WA is currently undertaking a Whole of Sport Review to assess and strengthen our programs, governance, and structures. The CEO will play a central role in project managing this important initiative and leading the change management required to implement its outcomes successfully.
This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in a sport on the rise—balancing long-term strategy with immediate, hands-on leadership across a passionate, tight-knit sporting community. This is your chance to lead change, grow a legacy, and help shape the future of the sport.
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Term: 2-year contract (with potential for renewal)
Most association leaders face a persistent challenge: growing and retaining members. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of
members who join for a year, drop off, and then rejoin two years later. While this cycle may seem harmless, it carries hidden costs—such
as staff time, marketing expenses, onboarding resources, and software overhead—that
can quietly drain your association’s budget.
Running an association or not-for-profit (NFP) is no small feat. Whether you're leading a professional body, a community group, or a
national peak organisation, one question always lingers:
“How do we know we’re doing well?”
It’s a fair question—and an important one.
How we help membership based, not-for-profit associations now and into the future.
