CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA - CANDIDATE BRIEF
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA CANDIDATE BRIEF WWW.GALTD.ORG.AU
GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA BACKGROUND Greyhounds Australasia (GA) comprises representatives from jurisdictional controlling bodies in Australian States and Territories and New Zealand. The charter for GA is to support these jurisdictions via encouragement of a national / regional approach to the Australasian greyhound racing industry. GA provides its stakeholders with value-added services and practices that support industry integrity, animal welfare and helps optimise returns ensuring a sustainable future for the industry. GA is the governing and national rules body for Greyhound Racing in ANZ ensuring effective regulations, integrity and success of the sport. GA’s role is to act on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring that the highest standards apply on and away from the race track. GA is committed to the very highest standard of sports governance. This ambition reflects GA’s unique set of regulatory responsibilities; including maximising the welfare of the animals and ensuring the sport is fair and free from corruption. WWW.GALTD.ORG.AU
GREYHOUNDS
AUSTRALASIA
STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-2021
Greyhounds Australasia (GA)
has a strategic vision for the
Greyhound Racing industry
to be vibrant, sustainable and
a recognised world-leader
in animal welfare and racing
integrity. Following a 2019 review
and strategic planning process
for 2019 – 2021 this will be
achieved via 5 core pillars.
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ROLE OVERVIEW The CEO will report to the Chairman and Board of Directors and is responsible to lead and deliver the strategic plan. This is a key leadership position that will best promote and represent the interests of GA in the racing, government and wider communities. The CEO will ensure the highest standards of leadership for GA, commensurate with its role as the governing body for the sport within a framework of prudent and effective controls. The CEO role will require the highest level of integrity and transparency in promoting industry development and providing advice guidance and support to the Independent Chairman and Board. This is high profile role with significant responsibility, but with a small head office team it is important to note that it is ‘hands-on’ in delivery and proactive with all GA Partners. The CEO is the primary spokesperson for the organisation, acting as an Ambassador for Greyhound Racing and leading stakeholder management across all state and national governing bodies, media, government, wagering bodies, international racing authorities and in public relations and communication. The CEO is responsible for the day to day administration of GA, its core reporting requirements on behalf the industry as well as designing and implementing approved policy and leading the management of a number of commitees in addition to ad hoc projects – often with agency or consulting partners – for the improvement of the industry for all members and partners. GA is a National Governing Body and the CEO must recognise and respect the responsibilities of the State and Clubs / Tracks in the delivery of Racing. Importantly, this is forward looking role that will promote and support the Board and Member bodies and deliver on the 2019 Strategic Plan to renew and reinvigorate the industry. WWW.GALTD.ORG.AU
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide leadership and stakeholder management across a complex
member-based organisation.
• Develop Board Policy / Strategy; identify and manage issues and develop
appropriate policy and advocacy methodologies.
• Bring exceptional communications skills; act as an Ambassador For
Greyhound Racing cross all Media platforms.
• Support the Chair in Government Relations and Corporate Affairs.
• Provide leadership of a culture of best practice for the Greyhound Racing
industry in Governance, Operations, Legal & Risk Management.
• Enable an environment of positive Customer & Relationship management.
• Skilled in Board and Member Reporting. Leading robust financial control
and commercial development.
• Understand the priorities of the Racing and Wagering industry,
• Manage significant projects that impact and support the development of
best practice.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEY RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
The ability to operate across a complex stakeholder management
• The GA Board (in particular the Independent • Government bodies and relevant responsible
will be critical to the success of this role. As such the successful
Chairman) persons
candidate will possess exceptional communication skills,
demonstrating a proven ability to build consensus. They will also • GA Member jurisdictions • Various media organisations
be resilient, and have the ability to build relationships at all levels • International greyhound racing bodies • Principal Greyhound Racing Clubs within
of the industry from Government bodies to Owner and Member Australia (GCA) and New Zealand
• Registered Persons/stakeholders
Organisation staff.
• Breeders, Owners and Asociations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
• High level leadership skills in a complex • Proven record leading similar sized
environment membership based organisations.
• An understanding of government operations’ • Understanding of relevant legislate
requirement pertaining to management of an
• Advocacy skills
organisation (ie financial, industrial, legal).
• Demonstrated Policy development
• Understanding and appreciation of the
• Ability to manage public presentations and environment within which the racing codes
media opportunities. operate.
• Ability to work closely with jurisdictions to • Demonstrated experience in corporate
maximise the achievement of the Board’s governance and risk assement / management.
strategic plan.
• Managerial and administrative competency.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• An ability to chair and act as secretariat for
respective sub-committees.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
• Identify and establish productive working
relationships with relevant government, private • Development and implementation of the GA
and not for profit organisations and agencies. Strategic Plan.
• Develop an ongoing and healthy relationship with • Responsible for the development, maintenance
the industry leaders and all relevant stakeholders and implementation of GA polices.
(including attendance at industry forms and
certain race meetings).
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE
• Oversee, direct, support and manage
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection,
improvement of the image of the greyhound
employment and orientation of all staff and
racing product throughout Australian and New
specialist consultants / contractors
Zealand.
• Ensure ongoing compliance and development of
• Develop an ongoing and professional working
OH&S polices and procedures.
relationship with the Independent Chairman and
other GA Directors • Maintain and develop an organisational culture
that attracts, rewards and retains high calibre
• Communicate and work successfully with all
staff
levels of management across a number of
industries including media and a wide range
of stakeholders in order to assist with the
achievement of the outcomes of GA.
• Communicate Board initiatives and directives to
member jurisdictions and other industry bodies
as required.
• Establish and maintain international alliances
with overseas greyhound racing bodies.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BOARD & INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN CORPORATE, FINANCE, IT, DATA & ADMINISTRATION
• Prepare board papers for meetings in • Provide leadership, direction and advice in
consultation with the independent Chairman. the development of programs operations and
financial plans in consultation with the Finance,
• Keep the Chairman fully informed on all matters
Audit & Remuneration Committee.
which may be of interest to the Board. Regularly
review with the Chairman progress on important • Evaluate GA financial performance against annual
initiatives and significant issues facing GA. budget on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure that the Board is provided with timely, • Chair and /or act as Secretariat for various
strategically focused reports. Ensure that the committees (including respective sub-
Board is fully informed on all aspects of the committees) as deemed appropriate from time to
functioning of GA including proactively advising time.
the Board of risks to the organisation.
• Develop information technologies with
• Provide direction and support to the Board on all capabilities to assist with national objectives.
matters dealing with corporate governance, policy
and strategy and the necessary information to
undertake effective decision making and actions.
GOVERNANCE / COMPLIANCE
• Act as Company Secretary of GA. Responsible for
the overall legislative compliance of GA.
• Regulation and Administration of the National
Frozen Semen Database
• Produce an annual stud book of greyhounds
named and litters registered
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CONTACT With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, London, Switzerland, Munich, Los Angeles, Boston and New York, SRI is the leading search firm dedicated to the constant and growing demand for executive and management talent in sport, media and entertainment. We are proud to be the exclusive partner in this search with Greyhounds Australasia. To apply, please email a CV and cover letter with details of current remuneration to Jonathan Harris; jharris@sriexecutive.com JONATHAN HARRIS MANAGING PARTNER T: +61 413 939 993 jharris@sriexecutive.com WWW.GALTD.ORG.AU
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