Canoeing WA - Executive Officer Position

Canoeing WA is the state body responsible for the management, co-ordination, development and promotion of paddle sports in Western Australia. It represents the interests of its members to government, the public and to Australian Canoeing.
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced applicants for the position of Executive Officer within Canoeing Western Australia. The position will be based at Sports Lotteries House, Mount Claremont.
The Executive Officer is accountable for:
o Reporting to and acting on directives from the Board of Canoeing Western Australia
o Application and acquittal of grants
o Managing and mentoring Canoeing Western Australia staff
o Manage budget requirements
o Liaise with internal and external customers
o Oversee Paddle Academy operation
It is desirable applicants possess the following:
o Experience in managing / supervising staff
o Able to build sound relationships with key stakeholders
o Sports administration background (Preferable but not essential)
o Police and Working With Children Clearance

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with knowledge and experience will be offered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and well established organisation and interested candidates should apply by the closing date of 22nd April 2011.
All applications to be addressed to Canoeing Western Australia President, Rosalie Evans via email: rosaliemevans@bigpond.com or if further enquiries 0438754411.