Chief Executive & Performance Director

Boxing Australia Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boxing Australia Limited invites an exceptional executive to direct its national High Performance program toward qualification for Los Angeles 2028 and to build foundations for Brisbane 2032.

As Executive Director - Performance and Operations, you will lead strategy, governance, financial management and stakeholder relationships, while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver athlete-centred performance and sustained international success.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in elite sport or high-performance systems.
• Experience reporting to boards and managing government funding.
• Track record of delivering results in complex sporting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and overall management of Boxing Australia.
• Drive delivery of the Strategic Plan 2026-2028 and LA 2028 qualification.
• Direct national High Performance and Performance Pathway systems.
• Oversee governance, financial sustainability and partnerships.
• Build relationships with government, sport system and stakeholders.
• Lead athlete performance monitoring and investment across pathways.

Skills

High performance leadership

Strategic planning

Governance & compliance

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Lead the Future of Australian Olympic Boxing

Boxing Australia is seeking an exceptional high-performance leader to direct its national High Performance program towards qualification and success at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while building the foundations for sustained success at Brisbane 2032.

As Executive Director - Performance and Operations, this is a unique executive position that brings together organisational leadership and high-performance expertise, leading the strategy, people and programs that underpin sustained international success.

Reporting to the Board through the President and working closely with the High Performance Committee, the successful candidate will lead an integrated, athlete-centred performance system while ensuring effective organisational governance, financial management and stakeholder relationships.

About Boxing Australia

Boxing Australia Limited is the National Sporting Organisation for Olympic boxing in Australia. Recognised by World Boxing, the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Australia. Boxing Australia works with its eight State and Territory Associations to grow participation, strengthen pathways and deliver international success.

Our Strategic Plan 2026-2028 is built around six priorities:

• High Performance & Pathways
• Participation & Community Growth
• Governance & Integrity
• Partnerships, Brand & Commercial Growth

The Opportunity

As Executive Director - Performance and Operations, you will:

• Lead the strategic direction and overall management of Boxing Australia.
• Drive delivery of the Strategic Plan 2026-2028.
• Direct the national High Performance and Performance Pathway system, including the LA 2028 Olympic qualification campaign, technical and coaching leadership, daily training environment, and integrated sports science, sports medicine and wellbeing services.
• Lead organisational governance, financial sustainability and commercial growth.
• Build strong relationships across government, the sport system and key stakeholders.
• Lead high-performance planning, athlete performance monitoring and investment across the national pathway, including talent identification and the National Futures program.
• Foster a culture that values excellence, integrity, safety and athlete wellbeing.
• Represent Australian boxing nationally and internationally.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and work closely with key partner to connect athlete pathways, coaching and performance support, creating the conditions for athletes to thrive and achieve international success.

About You

You are a credible and influential leader with a track record of building high-performing teams, leading change and delivering results in complex sporting environments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Senior leadership experience in high-performance, elite or professional sport, including leadership of a multidisciplinary high-performance system or program.
• Demonstrated financial management capability, including budget oversight and the administration, management and acquittal of government funding.
• Experience working with and reporting to Boards, together with a strong understanding of contemporary governance, risk and compliance practices within the sport sector.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging government funding agencies, the National Institute Network, and national and international sporting organisations.
• A demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture that places athlete wellbeing, safety, integrity and performance at the centre of decision-making.

Requirements of the Role

The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to obtain prior to commencement:

• A current Working With Children Check (or Working With Vulnerable People registration as applicable) and National Police Check.
• A current driver's license and the ability to travel regularly within Australia and internationally.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or unrestricted right to work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most historic Olympic sports.

You will lead both the organisation and the national performance system at a pivotal time, helping shape the next generation of Australian boxers while strengthening the capability, reputation and sustainability of Boxing Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Boxing Australia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

Enquiries

Mr Phillip Goodes
President, Boxing Australia

Email: *********@boxing.org.au