Growth & Innovation Leader — Sport & Community Impact

NSW Touch Football Association; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Senior leadership role

Job summary

NSW Touch Football in Tempe, NSW, is seeking a strategic leader to join the Executive Leadership Team as Head of Growth & Innovation. You will drive participation growth, stakeholder engagement and new market opportunities while shaping the future of Touch Football in NSW.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead statewide development, Affiliates, Regions and managed competitions, translating strategy into measurable outcomes with a focus on customer experience and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in growth, business development, sport development or related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies delivering measurable growth.
• Experience leading teams and delivering outcomes under competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities, challenge traditional approaches and turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational capability.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies to drive sustainable participation growth across NSW.
• Leading and supporting statewide development network and regions.
• Overseeing managed competitions and identifying opportunities to improve products and experiences.
• Exploring new markets, partnerships and participation opportunities.
• Using data and stakeholder feedback to identify growth opportunities and inform decisions.
• Leading and developing teams to deliver strategic and operational priorities.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen reach and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Growth strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

NSW Touch Football in Tempe, NSW, is seeking a strategic leader to join the Executive Leadership Team as Head of Growth & Innovation. You will drive participation growth, stakeholder engagement and new market opportunities while shaping the future of Touch Football in NSW.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead statewide development, Affiliates, Regions and managed competitions, translating strategy into measurable outcomes with a focus on customer experience and sustainability.