General Manager, Western Australia

AUSactive is recognised by the Government of Western Australia as the Peak Body for the fitness, exercise and active health sector in Western Australia.

As a Peak Body, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) works closely to support AUSactive to advocate, lead and develop its membership and improve the health and wellbeing of West Australians. AUSactive has successfully received funding under the Industry Investment Program (IIP) to support the delivery of quality active recreation opportunities for all Western Australians.

Essential experience managing government funding programs is required.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Manager, Western Australia (GM-WA) is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The GM-WA is responsible for managing the delivery of the overall WA operational plan, which underpins the key deliverables required pursuant to the IIP funding.

The GM-WA will also develop and effectively manage a portion of AUSactive's key stakeholders, membership portfolio, oversee product development and to ensure improved market position and growth.

The GM-WA will work collaboratively with the SMT, adopting collective responsibility to deliver optimised outcomes and deliver results, to achieve organisational goals and targets in line with AUSactive strategic plans.

The role supports initiatives that work closely with all member classes within the AUSactive community (Business, Professional, Manager and Student) as well as third-party stakeholders across local and state government, relevant industry and NFP bodies, and the wider community.

Australian work authorisation is required at time of application.