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SalaryTriathlon Western Australia (TWA) is the State Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, promotion and governance of the sport of triathlon throughout Western Australia. TWA is a not-for-profit organisation which is governed by a Board. TWA is one of eight State/Territory Associations, which make up the membership of the national body, AusTriathlon.
Triathlon WA’s purpose is to achieve a sustainable sport in which members and stakeholders are well serviced and represented. TWA looks to inspire Western Australians to embrace triathlon as a lifestyle, recreation, or sporting pursuit.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board through the Chair, the Executive Director provides leadership, direction and overall management of all activities, business operations and services delivered by Triathlon WA. The role may also work with the Board to develop and implement a long-term strategy to achieve the organisation’s vision. The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day activities that achieve Triathlon WA strategic priorities, including all aspects of financial management.
About you
You are a motivated, organised leader eager to take the reins of a dynamic, nimble State Sporting Organisation. You enjoy working collaboratively with your team, providing leadership to drive positive impact and successful outcomes. Your strong commercial acumen finds you comfortable in the variety of this role; from managing complex budgets, securing and engaging with sponsors, preparing funding grants to being out delivering an event – it’s all in a week’s work. You’re a natural connector, it’s a priority for you to build strong relationships with your team, member clubs, race officials alongside collaboration with AusTriathlon, other State and Territory Triathlon and Sporting Associations to help grow the sport.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to, and management of the staff of Triathlon WA in the delivery of approved operations to further develop the sport in WA.
- Implement the risk management plan to assess and manage potential risks.
- Provide effective financial management of Triathlon WA, including preparing the annual budget and monitoring financial performance, coordinating the annual audit and managing day-to-day banking and payments.
- Continually engage with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain effective working relationships, develop alliances and corporate partnerships with commercial and government entities.
- Be the primary contact point for and work collaboratively with AusTriathlon and other State and Territory Triathlon Associations.
- Support member associations with strategic and operational advice to ensure alignment of activity and goals to the Triathlon WA plans.
- Assess and negotiate all contracts on behalf of Triathlon WA, in conjunction with legal advice where appropriate, including government agreements, lease agreements, funding applications, sponsorship and event hosting agreements.
- Effectively and professionally represent Triathlon WA at appropriate forums.
- Undertake the Public Officer role for Triathlon WA, including specified responsibilities detailed in the Triathlon WA Incorporated Constitution, policies and by-laws, if required.
- Oversee all matters pertaining to employment procedures and requirements including, employment agreements, human resource matters, discipline procedures and performance reviews.
- Oversee integrity and child safeguarding matters for Triathlon WA, if required.
- Oversee all aspects of the operations and future development of the Triathlon WA Events portfolio.
- National Police / Criminal History Check
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
Application Instruction
Please email job applications to including:
- cover letter addressing desired position requirements, two page maximum
- CV
ENQUIRES: Please direct enquires to Brenden Koh, President, Triathlon WA via email
