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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)
The association sector is in the middle of a leadership handover.
Across Australia and New Zealand, CEOs and Executive Directors are moving on. Some are retiring. Some have gone to larger organisations.
Some have left because the relationship with their Board ran out of puff. The reasons vary, but the movement is noticeable, and Boards are
appointing replacements.
The encouraging part is the calibre of the people coming in. Many are genuinely well suited to the job — capable executives with strong
records behind them. A good number are stepping into an association CEO role for the first time.
Most associations can provide a long list of membership benefits. They may include professional development, advocacy, networking, industry information, events, resources, accreditation, discounts and access to specialist advice. However, a list of benefits does not necessarily explain why someone makes the decision to join.
While every Board is different, the same governance issues appear time and again. One of the most common is allowing one person’s behaviour
to dominate the Board table.
Almost every Board has experienced it at some point. One director who seems to consume more time and energy than everyone else combined.
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