An outstanding opportunity has now become available to work for Basketball WA. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this senior management position will be responsible for identifying and realising strategic business and revenue opportunities for Basketball WA. This exciting and challenging role will involve:

• In conjunction with the CEO, liaising with, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including members, Government (State and Local) Sponsors, Basketball Australia and other Basketball Associations.
  


• The provision of advice to the CEO on the most appropriate and effective strategies to grow and develop basketball in Western Australia and Basketball WA as a business.
  


• Managing BWA’s sponsorship and grants program and enhancing existing relationships to build stronger partnerships with sponsors and funding organisations.
  


• Developing and implementing appropriate strategic and tactical marketing plans

This position is well suited to a strategic and creative thinker who is a “self starter”, has an abundance of energy and has excellent leadership and management skills. Excellent relationship building and written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to produce high quality documentation and achieve desired outcomes within a specified timeframe.

Experience in the areas of marketing, technology and sports sponsorship/partnerships and 5-8 years experience in Business development are desirable.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to attract high calibre candidates.

A full position description is available at http://www.basketballwa.asn.au or may be obtained by telephoning Cassandra at Basketball WA on (08) 9284 0555.

Confidential applications may be made in word format, quoting the relevant position number and sent to ceo@basketballwa.asn.au or marked “Confidential” and mailed to The Chief Executive Officer, Basketball WA, PO Box 185 Floreat WA 6014.

Applications Close – 12 noon Friday 29 January 2010 (Western Standard Time).