The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is a national philanthropic organisation dedicated to sport, helping connect donors, businesses and communities with opportunities to support the growth, participation and success of Australian sport at every level. As the organisation enters an important new phase of growth under the CEO, ASF is focused on building a more disciplined, collaborative and strategically aligned operating structure to strengthen its impact, extend its reach and support the next chapter of growth.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with a newly appointed Chief Growth Officer, this role will lead enterprise-wide operations across finance, systems, technology, digital platforms, data and People & Culture, with accountability for ensuring ASF’s systems and digital infrastructure are secure, reliable and capable of supporting sustainable growth. It will also oversee company secretarial responsibilities, lead organisational change, and engage confidently with the Board and relevant government regulators. The COO will help translate strategy into execution, strengthen governance and operating discipline, support business transformation, and ensure ASF is well positioned for the opportunities ahead, including Brisbane 2032.

This is a pivotal leadership appointment for a senior executive who brings strong financial credentials,



broad operational capability and proven experience leading change in complex, purpose-led environments. The ideal candidate will be CA or CPA qualified, with strong financial leadership credentials and demonstrated experience overseeing cybersecurity, data and systems improvement within a complex organisation. The ability to oversee digital transformation and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, manage risk and support sustainable growth will be critical to the success of the role.

Experience gained within a sporting or sports-related setting would be valued, as would experience working with the Commonwealth Government, including an understanding of public sector governance, accountability and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have the judgement, credibility and resilience to operate in a highly accountable organisation while helping build a more scalable, integrated and commercially effective operating model.

Competitive total package, including NFP salary packaging, free car parking, discounted gym membership and access to world-class sporting facilities.

Please submit your CV to [email protected] or, for a confidential discussion, please call Bill Sakellaris on 0439 616 470.

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