Add expected salary to your profile for insights Overview Are you a commercially astute, outstanding people leader with a passion and commitment to bringing the best of the sporting and entertainment world to the community of Western Australia?
Then the role of Chief Executive Officer Venues West is one you should consider. As Venues West moves forward, you will play a pivotal role in continuing to shape and deliver a vision that continues the journey of an organisation that has been delivering world class sport and entertainment experiences through the optimisation of its assets over many years. Candidate profile The successful candidate will possess Demonstrable track record as a leader within a complex commercial organisation or statutory authority comparable to Venues West. Proven exceptional team leadership and communication skills as well as the ability to negotiate highly complex commercial contracts. The ability to think critically, navigate ambiguity and analyse macroeconomic/market trends. Demonstrated experience anticipating industry shifts as well as the ability to act with agility in a fast-paced environment and effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders. About Venues West Venues West enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.
Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Venues West recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities. People from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions.
Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process. Application Instructions To apply for this position, you must provide:A copy of your current CVA cover letter detailing your skills and experience and how you demonstrate Essential Criteria 1 and 4 in the JDF:1.
Extensive expertise and experience as a CEO or senior leader in a complex commercial or statutory authority environment, including commitment to a strong and unwavering safety and risk management culture.4. Demonstrated agility in a fast-paced workplace, effectively engaging both internal and external stakeholders; ability to successfully navigate ambiguity to achieve Venues West’s strategy, in line with WA government priorities. Please apply via the Jobs WA Board by searching for Chief Executive Officer 00003.
Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted. Closing date is 29 September 2025. This is a fixed term position up to 5 years with an attractive remuneration package offered. For further information on Venues West please visit www.venueswest.wa.gov.au. Employment Screening To be eligible for employment with Venues West you must have the following at the time of commencement: Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment.
For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)Additional information Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match At Venues West our vision is to deliver world class sport and entertainment experiences.
Does this vision resonate with you? Venues West directly supports high performance sport through the optimisation of our venues. We strive to provide venues with world class competition standards for our targeted sports and provide subsidies to sporting bodies for the use of these facilities.
We champion dreams by facilitating pathways for athletes to excel in their chosen sport. Our venues are effectively managed to ensure we deliver world class sporting and entertainment experiences to the people of Western Australia. Our portfolio currently consists of 13 venues including Perth Arena, Optus Stadium, nib Stadium, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, Speed Dome, Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, WA Athletics, State Netball Centre, Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth Motorplex, WA Rugby Centre and the WAIS High Performance Service Centre. At Venues West we aim to recruit and retain highly capable employees who are adaptable and passionate about the jobs they do and the services they provide.
We value and seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. We recognise and reward our employees for exceptional performance and we promote a healthy and active lifestyle through a comprehensive corporate health and wellbeing program.
When you work for Venues West you receive benefits such as flexible work arrangements, gym and aquatic memberships and discounted programs and fitness courses. So if your career ambition is to work for a highly dynamic organisation, connect with us to be the first to hear about any new employment opportunities. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. What can I earn as a Chief Executive Officer
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