Chief Executive Officer - Motorcycling NSW
Motorcycling NSW has 25,000 participants, 90 affiliated clubs, nine competitive disciplines and a Tier 1 governance rating from the Australian Sports Commission. What it needs now is a CEO who can take all of that and build something bigger.
This is not a caretaker role. The Board has approved a 2026–2028 Strategic Plan with clear ambitions: grow participation, deepen financial resilience, secure better facilities, and raise MNSW's profile as a credible voice in NSW sport and recreation policy. They want a CEO who will own that agenda, hold the line with a complex stakeholder community, and build an organisation that outlasts any single strategic cycle.
The Organisation
MNSW is the recognised governing body for motorcycle sport and recreation across NSW and the ACT. It operates within a federated structure alongside Motorcycling Australia, governing disciplines from Motocross and Road Race to Enduro, Speedway, Trial and Historic Road Race.
At a glance:
* Annual turnover of $2.5 million with a diversified revenue base
* A team of 8 FTE supported by 2,000 accredited officials and volunteers
* Tier 1 governance rating – Australian Sports Commission recognised
* A professional Board with corporate depth and genuine commitment to the sport
The organisation is in a strong position. The governance foundations are in place, the community is engaged, and the Board is aligned. The honest challenge is executing the strategy in an environment where facilities are constrained, volunteer expectations are high, and commercial growth requires deliberate effort.
What the Role Requires
Reporting to the Board and working in close partnership with the Chair, you will be accountable for four areas that sit at the core of the Strategic Plan:
* People: Leading a small professional team and a large volunteer network with the same clarity and respect. Culture is set from the top.
* Facilities & Advocacy: Navigating a constrained regulatory environment to secure sustainable venue access and strengthen government recognition of motorcycle sport.
* Growth: Lifting participation numbers, strengthening pathways, and making MNSW the body that clubs want to affiliate with.
* Commercial Reach: Diversifying revenue, building meaningful partnerships, and giving MNSW the financial headroom to invest in its own future.
The Candidate
You are a senior executive who has led in a sport, membership-based or not-for-profit environment and can show exactly what you delivered. You understand how to work with a Board without blurring the line between governance and operations, and you can manage a room full of passionate stakeholders without losing the thread.
You will also bring:
* Demonstrated delivery of a multi-year strategic plan with measurable outcomes
* Full P&L accountability and the financial literacy to manage a diversified revenue base
* Sound judgement in politically sensitive environments, this community cares deeply and has long memories
* Experience leading organisational change without losing the people who make the place work
Advantageous but not essential:
* Background in motorcycle sport, motorsport or a federated sporting structure
* Experience in government relations, infrastructure advocacy or facility procurement
Remuneration
A competitive executive package that reflects the seniority of the role. Full details are provided in the candidate brief, available upon submission of the expression of interest.
Location & Conditions
* Based at Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park
* Hybrid working model available
* Travel across NSW and interstate for national collaboration
* Some evening and weekend commitments in line with the sporting calendar
How to Apply
Apply via SEEK with a cover letter and current CV. Applications close: 31 March 2026.
Confidential enquiries to the recruiter
This search is managed by Search Executive on behalf of Motorcycling NSW. John is available for a confidential conversation before you decide to apply. Call, text or email at any time.
If this is the role you've been looking for, we'd encourage you to make contact early.
Motorcycling NSW is committed to merit-based recruitment and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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