Netball Australia is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the country’s most influential and purpose‑driven sporting organisations at a defining moment in its history.

For nearly a century, Netball Australia has championed opportunities for women and girls, built pathways from grassroots to the elite, and established itself as the world’s leading netball nation. As custodians of a sport deeply embedded in communities across Australia, the organisation carries both the privilege and responsibility of shaping the future of participation, high performance and national pride.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will provide bold, future‑focused leadership of the sport and the national netball system. You will set strategic direction, build organisational capability and drive performance across a complex, federated stakeholder environment. With end‑to‑end accountability for culture, people, commercial outcomes, customer experience and financial sustainability, you will lead the delivery of Netball Australia’s long‑term strategy and enable the next phase of growth.

As CEO, you will be a visible and influential leader, representing Netball Australia with authority across government, media, commercial partners, international bodies and the broader community in Australia and internationally. You will strengthen collaboration across Member Organisations, the Super Netball League, players and partners, aligning the ecosystem around shared priorities, accountability and high‑performance expectations.

This is a pivotal moment for the sport. The successful candidate will guide Netball Australia through significant national and global opportunities, including the Netball World Cup 2027, the sport’s centenary and the pursuit of Olympic inclusion. You will steward major commercial, broadcast and government relationships, drive sustainable revenue growth, and position netball as a partner of choice for organisations seeking to engage meaningfully with women and girls.

The role calls for a proven, inspirational executive leader with strong commercial and financial acumen, capable of navigating complex stakeholder landscapes. Your leadership style will be authentic, empathetic and decisive, modelling Netball Australia’s DNA,: Belong, Be Your Best and Be Bold, you value and nurture accountability in your leaders, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and meaningful First Nations outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Australia’s most significant sport for women and girls and leave a lasting national legacy.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Frenkiel at NACEO@kornferry.com.

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th May

Applications should include a brief cover letter (1–2 pages) and a copy of your CV.