CareerPlan

Chief Operating Officer

Thornbury, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-17

Core

Lead finance, governance, legal, and business operations for a national sporting organization to support growth and strategic delivery.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Operating Officer (C-suite)

Builds

Financial stability, governance frameworks, risk management systems, and operational capacity for a national sports body.

Domain

Sports administration / Non-profit management

Required skills

Financial management, Board governance, Risk management, Legal coordination, Strategic planning, Team leadership, Commercial judgement, Operational oversight, Policy implementation, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Sports industry experience, Federated organization experience, CPA membership, GAICD qualifications

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; Fulfil Company Secretary duties; Oversee organizational risk and legal matters; Lead implementation of the National Sports Integrity Framework; Oversee business operations and IT services; Lead and develop three direct reports.

Seniority

C-suite, strategic leadership