Join us to support Aussies to live, move and stay active

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent approximately 10,000 degree-qualified accredited exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.

You will be a member of ESSA’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) which plays a leadership role towards achievement of our vision, purpose and strategic objectives, with a focus on innovation, growth, impact and enhancing value for our members.

As a member of the ELT, you'll work alongside a dedicated and collaborative group of leaders, developing and executing plans that drive our organisation forward. You will foster relationships that enhance our reputation and support our continued growth.

About your role
The General Manager, Corporate Services, People and Transformation leads a high performing team in effectively overseeing ESSA’s operational and administrative functions. Collaborating with your team and the CEO you set and drive organisational vision and operational strategy identifying and implementing efficiencies and innovative solutions for our processes and procedures.

You will provide strategic input and leadership to drive outcomes outlined in the annual business plan. You lead and provide advice to ESSA on company, federal and state requirements and legislation and act if required.

You will:

• Overall management and responsibility for finance, people and culture, office management, structured member engagement, data and IT for ESSA.
• Develop, implement, monitor and manage internal operations and process enhancement.
• Develop and provide strategic advice to a variety of stakeholders on business and continuous improvement processes of operational systems, processes and policies.
• Drive a high-performance and values led culture that rewards positive outcomes/ achievements, excellence and lived values.
• Instil a culture of boldness and curiosity that aims to attract and retain exceptional, diverse talent and empowers our employees and members to shape the future of the profession.
• Lead large scale projects and transformation initiatives as required (for example student strategy, Steering Committees, structured member engagement forums such as Special Interest Groups, externally facing Workforce and Profession Insight Reports).
• Manage the financial health of the organisation by overseeing the organisation’s budget and forecasting process, production of timely and accurate financial information, management of systems and controls, and developing strategies for the long-term financial goals of the organisation.

Your competitive edge will include:

• Ability to think and act strategically and offer the leadership skills that enable you to influence across the organisation
• Tertiary qualifications in business/commerce or similar
• Demonstrated experience in executive management of a member association or other mid-sized organisation with a preference given to for-purpose experience
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of organisational governance
• Proven ability in the implementation and control of business plans and budgets
• Ability to communicate complex concepts
• Experience in managing and implementing strategic projects
• Demonstrated experience in management and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent wide-ranging interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with staff, committees and industry representatives
• Generalist Human Resource skills including maintaining company policies and procedures, recruitment and onboarding of new employees, maintaining staff personnel files and addressing Workplace Health and Safety matters
• Cloud infrastructure experience (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of client and server hardware (desirable)

The perks

• Bonus Christmas and birthday leave
• Flexible, hybrid working with two days WFH
• A generous, yearly wellbeing allowance and access to member discounts
• Fresh fruit and pantry items delivered weekly
• A brand-new light filled office in the heart of Newstead

People are at the heart of what we do and we’re proud to celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Apply via SEEK here.

Questions or would like a copy of the position description? Please get in touch with us at people@essa.org.au