Chief Executive Officer

Belgravia Health & Leisure Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgravia Arts, based in Melbourne, leads a strategic growth program within the Belgravia Arts portfolio, focusing on expanding performing arts programs and enhancing customer experiences across AU/NZ. Reporting to the Board and CEO, the role shapes the future of arts investments and partnerships.

The CEO will be responsible for strategy, P&L, culture, HR, operations and program outcomes, while driving acquisitions or greenfield projects and ensuring child-safety and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check (or Equivalent)
• National Police Check

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for successful operations in the Arts sector across AU/NZ, and possibly abroad.
• Develop and deliver annual financial budgeted results
• Oversee the operations of a portfolio of Arts venues to deliver strategic and financial objectives
• Identify new initiatives and business opportunities for sustainable growth in the Arts sector
• Expand our network of Arts venues through acquisitions, mergers or greenfield locations
• Drive a high-performance culture by attracting and retaining a team to manage venues
• Drive a child safe culture across the business
• Maintain a safe workplace
• Deliver great service and quality to customers
• Learn about and adhere to all company policies
• Follow the law and all reasonable company instructions and directives
• Perform other duties as required by the company
• Positively promote your employer

Skills

Strategy & planning

Budgeting & reporting

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about performing arts, commercially minded and strategic, and who can help Belgravia Arts complement a wonderful industry full of performance and opportunity. Joining our Group, you’ll deliver a rolling 36-month strategy and, most importantly, help us sophisticate our investments in performing arts, while bringing fun and enjoyment to what we do.

Belgravia Arts, a Belgravia Group Company, based in Melbourne.

Taking an established business unit to the next level

Enjoying the vibrant performing arts industry

Backed by an energetic 40 year plus parent company, and one of the fastest growing health, wellness, recreation and leisure organisations in Australia

Take the next step in your career!

The Role

Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO, Belgravia Arts will lead the strategic growth and development of the business unit and take it to the next level.

With full accountability for strategy, profit and loss, culture and HR, operational, financial and program outcomes, the CEO will develop and execute the strategy for expansion and commercial success, while championing exceptional customer experiences and strengthening relationships across the industry, key partners and governing bodies.

The CEO will shape the future of the performing arts portfolio, supporting the growth of dance, music, singing and acting programs and identifying opportunities to broaden participation and market reach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities

Develop and deliver a strategic plan for successful operations in the Arts sector across AU/NZ, and possibly abroad.

Develop and deliver annual financial budgeted results

Oversee the operations of a portfolio of Arts venues to deliver strategic and financial objectives

Identify new initiatives and business opportunities for the purpose of sustainable and feasible growth in the Arts sector

Expand our network of Arts venues through acquisitions, mergers or establishing new greenfield locations.

Drive a high-performance culture by attracting and retaining a team to effectively manage venues in the Belgravia Arts portfolio

Drive a child safe culture across the business

Maintain a safe workplace

Deliver great service and quality to customers

Learn about and adhere to all company policies

Follow the law and all reasonable company instructions and directives

Perform other duties as required by the company

Positively promote your employer

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Working with Children Check (or Equivalent)

National Police Check

PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Arts industry

Significant experience in budgeting and financial reporting

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful business strategies

Participated in business development, merger or acquisition skills

Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels in the organisation

Strong interpersonal skills

Fantastic leader and coach

A champion for change

A passion for the role, the team, and participants

Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

Current CPR Certificate

The Company

Belgravia Group is a proudly Australian, 100% family-owned and multigenerational group with significant scale, diversity and ambition. Our portfolio spans leisure and aquatics, sport and recreation, education & training, cheer, gymnastics, tourism, outdoor education, performing arts, apparel, finance and more.

Our impact extends far beyond the businesses we operate: we are one of Australia’s largest employers of young people, a significant rural employer and a creator of flexible employment opportunities in local communities.

We are committed to building successful businesses that create lasting economic and social impact, including our collective ambition to get one million kids physically active and ensure nobody misses out.

If you are a person who is passionate about Arts and wants to utilise your skills and experience in the Arts industry, we want to hear from you!

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to ourchild safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.