Position Summary

KDBA is located in the hills, east of Perth with a growing membership of around 3,000 players across domestic, WABL and NBL1 programs. Our mission: “Through basketball, we connect and inspire our community to achieve and maximise their potential”. This is a rare opportunity to lead a Western Australian basketball organisation as its Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO is responsible for driving the Association's vision, leading its people, and delivering outstanding outcomes across participation, high performance, commercial growth and community engagement. From overseeing Domestic Competition, WABL, NBL1 and development programs to building strategic partnerships, managing the Ray Owen Sports Centre and leading a talented staff team, this role sits at the centre of every aspect of the organisation.

With genuine autonomy and a clear mandate to build on strong foundations, the successful candidate will have the prospect to shape organisational culture, strengthen financial sustainability, foster innovation, and position KDBA and the Eastern Suns for long‑term success. For an experienced executive, this is more than a CEO role—it is an opportunity to influence the future of basketball in one of Western Australia's fastest‑growing sporting communities.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide strategic and operational leadership of basketball programs
- Lead organisational growth and sustainability




- Provide strategic leadership of the Association's facilities and venue operations, mainly Ray Owen Sports Centre
- Build and lead a high‑performing workforce
- Champion the Association's brand and community engagement
- Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management

Salary & Application

The CEO is a permanent full‑time position; a salary package to represent the scope of responsibility and contribution to the club is offered. Due to the nature and responsibility of this role, flexibility of working hours will be required.

Applications must include:

- Cover letter outlining motivation for applying, while also broadly addressing the requirements of the role
- Resume outlining education, qualifications, work history and experience
- Candidates are required to provide contact details of three referees, at least one of whom must be work related (preferably line manager)

A full job description and position prospectus can be found by visiting:

Any queries, please email ***********@sunsbasketball.com.au

Applications close on Sunday 9 August 2026. Shortlisting will commence as applications are received, and KDBA reserves the right to close the recruitment process early or extend the closing date at its discretion.

KDBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and encourages diversity within its workforce.

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