Chief Executive Officer - Volleyball Queensland
- Lead all operational aspects of volleyball in Queensland
- Drive strategic growth, participation and regional engagement
- Support athlete development and member experience
- Brisbane based with competitive salary package
Volleyball Queensland is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation focused on increasing participation in volleyball in all its forms throughout Queensland. The organisation was formed in 1969 and supported by a network of affiliated clubs and associations stretching from Cairns to the Gold Coast.
Volleyball Queensland provides volleyball opportunities for players - young and senior, experienced and novice - through its competitive, recreational, and school-based tournaments, leagues, and events. In addition, Volleyball Queensland offers a range of membership activities, including memberships and competitions, across beach, indoor, and sitting volleyball disciplines.
The CEO of Volleyball Queensland is responsible for leading the organisation’s strategy and operations to grow the sport across the state. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will drive participation and membership, support athlete pathways from grassroots to elite, and foster a sustainable, member-focused culture aligned with Volleyball Queensland’s strategic vision.
The role requires oversight of competitions, events, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and regional development. A key focus is expanding revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and grants while ensuring strong governance and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will be innovative, driven, and highly capable, bringing proven leadership in sport or a related sector, with strong commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of member-based organisations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of volleyball in Queensland and deliver lasting impact.
We have prepared a comprehensive Position Overview for candidates interested in this leadership opportunity - please read this prior to applying.
Candidates must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident or have unlimited working rights within Australia to be considered for this position.
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Please note Sportspeople Recruitment will commence screening and interviewing for this role immediately. If you are intending to apply, please do so now.
Applications close: 5pm Monday 23 June, 2025 - we reserve the right to close the role as soon as sufficient merit applications are received.
Application Format: Candidates must complete and submit the COMPULSORY Sportspeople Recruitment Application Form (attached to this advertisement) at the time of applying. The Form contains questions against which we require your specific response prior to considering your application. Sportspeople Recruitment prefers a 1-2 page letter of introduction and a CV of no more than 6 pages, merged into the Application Form as one MS Word file.
The Chief Executive Officer, Volleyball Queensland search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment - our 270th CEO search.
In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 FRECALL NZ 0800 634 388.
