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ABOUT THE RLPA:
The Rugby League Players’
Association (RLPA) is the representative body of elite rugby league players in
Australia. RLPA members are those players contracted to play in the National
Rugby League (NRL), NRL Women’s Premiership (NRLW) and State based
competitions. Their mandate is to protect and advance the
interests of future, current and past Rugby League Players and proactively contribute
to the development of the Game.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Chief Executive Officer will be
responsible for providing leadership and advocacy to protect and further
advance the best interests of the RLPA, its members and the game of Rugby
League. This includes managing the direction of the RLPA by developing and
driving its vision and strategic planning as well as ensuring the effective implementation
of the strategy and budget as approved by the board from time to time.
Critical to the success of the role
will require building and maintaining effective relationships with key
stakeholders including members, Directors, employees, contractors and advisors,
the NRL, clubs, states, strategic partners, members, the industry and relevant
government bodies.
You will ensure the RLPA maintains
effective industrial relations and collective bargaining initiatives designed
to protect and advance the rights, welfare and interests of members of the RLPA
as well as ensuring that the RLPA maintains the highest possible levels of
active membership through the development and implementation of world leading
player engagement initiatives and wellbeing and education programs.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Senior
management experience as well as a proven ability to lead and develop people
- Strong advocacy,
problem solving, communication and negotiation skills
- Proven
ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a variety of
disparate and often competing stakeholders, including peak bodies, employers
and members
- Demonstrated
commitment to the management and servicing of a membership-based, not for
profit organisation
- The role
will require you to have courage and conviction in order to achieve fair
outcomes and / or drive positive change for the RLPA’s members
- A deep
empathy / passion for the interests of athletes as well as demonstrated
commitment to the RLPA’s values of Professionalism, Courage, Fairness and
Respect
- Qualifications
and / or experience in sports management, business, advocacy, law, education
and / or politics will be favourably considered
This is a rare
opportunity to provide leadership and advocacy to protect and further advance
the best interests of the RLPA, its members and the game of Rugby League
APPLICATION
CLOSING DATE – Wednesday 26th February 2020
Please
visit www.globalelitesports.com for more information or apply directly by emailing your
resume and cover letter to richard@globalelitesports.com
