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Chief Executive Officer - Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW

Chief Executive Officer - Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW

Sydney
Full-time

Our Association is the peak industry body in NSW for the caravan and camping, land lease communities, and manufactured housing industries. The scope of our Association's activities is broad and diverse, spanning the needs of members in holiday parks, residential communities, home and RV manufacturers, dealers, and repairers. 

We have a complex and interdependent matrix of stakeholders across all levels of government, industry, suppliers, major event venues, and our membership of over 700 businesses. 

Our business is driven by delivering on the needs of our members and creating a better business environment in which they can thrive.  We also develop programs to encourage more people to experience the active lifestyle options of caravan and camping holidays and residential land lease community living. 

The Association has a culture of ongoing innovation and continual improvement, heavily relying on digital systems and planning processes to achieve the required strategic outcomes.

Our primary sources of revenue include membership fees and income from the successful operation of major consumer caravan and camping shows.   

We have a small team of highly experienced staff who are geographically dispersed across the state and need to be highly mobile to deliver the services to members required. 

About You

We are looking for a CEO who can work collaboratively with our board and team to develop and implement the strategies needed to ensure our effective representation of the Caravan, Camping, Manufactured Housing and Land Lease Living Industry in NSW. 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior leadership role, demonstrating their ability to guide and influence an organisation at the highest level, while considering input from various stakeholders. 

They will have a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff and they will be adept in financial management and budgeting, ensuring the Association's financial health and sustainability.

High-level written and verbal communication skills are essential, including proficiency in report writing and delivering presentations. The candidate will also have high-level project management skills and the ability to implement technologies that enhance efficiencies and performance.

Expertise in procurement, contracting, and contractor engagement is crucial, while an understanding of B2B and B2C marketing and research is desirable. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Monitor, maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships
  • Strategic Planning and implementation
  • Advocacy to governments regarding legislative issues that impact our industries
  • Major Event performance and delivery 
  • Membership growth and retention
  • Marketing, promotional campaigns and research
  • Human resources management
  • Administration, quality improvement and accountability requirements 
  • Effective governance, financial management and compliance

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience working in a large membership organisation with high member retention
  • Experience in government/industry engagement 
  • Experience in developing ongoing process and program improvement to drive business growth
  • Previous experience reporting or engaging with a board
  • Knowledge of a director’s responsibilities – including legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities 

Key Selection Criteria

  • Industry knowledge: Deep understanding of all aspects of the caravan and camping and land lease living sectors and the significant and complex stakeholder network.
  • Key Stakeholders: Possess an extensive network of high-level contacts across government, industry and tourism-related partners.
  • Experienced leader: Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead a membership association and provide strategic advice and direction in a changing environment.
  • Collaborator: Demonstrated capacity to develop productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board, staff, members, government, community and industry.
  • Strategic thinker: Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills to support sound decision-making.
  • Practical manager: Extensive experience in financial and operational management, including business and people operations. Ability to be a hands-on manager when required.
  • Governance: Experience working with and reporting to a Board via a sound understanding of the distinction between governance and operations. Understanding of organisational and professional regulatory environments.
  • Communicator: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

How to Apply

Apply on Seek and upload your cover letter addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria to be accompanied by your complete and current resume before the closing date Wednesday 5 March 2025 (5pm AEDT). 

Download the Position Description at http://bit.ly/4hS6Dju

Contact

For any enquiries, please email ceo@cciansw.com.au.

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