Shape the Future of our Sport – Join Bowls NSW as General Manager
Bowls NSW, the peak body for lawn bowls in New South Wales, is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to help guide us into the future. A rare and impactful opportunity has emerged for a General Manager to join our leadership team, working closely with the CEO to help steer strategic operations, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the sporting community across the state.
A Game-Changing Leadership Role
Based in the heart of Sydney at Level 5, 309 Pitt Street, the General Manager will be a key executive leader within Bowls NSW. This full-time position is ideal for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and make a genuine difference. As GM, you’ll lead across multiple portfolios—including Sport, Membership, Communications, and Commercial—to deliver outcomes that grow participation, enhance member value, and future-proof our sport.
Your leadership will directly impact over 600 affiliated clubs and more than 45,000 members throughout NSW. You’ll be a driving force behind initiatives aimed at expanding the reach of the sport, increasing revenue streams, and fostering inclusion across the bowls community.
What Makes This Role Unique?
This is more than just a management role – you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the CEO, manage high-performing teams, and lead some of our most critical projects, from inclusion programs and national governance compliance to commercial innovation and membership expansion.
This is your chance to take the lead in shaping a modern, inclusive, and community-first sporting organisation.
Who We’re Looking For
We want to hear from leaders who are:
- Experienced in sport administration, project delivery, governance, or commercial operations
- Passionate about community, inclusion, and high-performance cultures
- Able to balance strategic execution with operational excellence
- Ready to step up and leave a lasting legacy in the sport sector
Whether you’re currently working within sport or bring experience from a broader professional background, if you have the drive, vision, and leadership credentials, you could be the perfect fit.
Why Bowls NSW?
Bowls NSW is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation with a strong sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are growing, evolving, and reimagining what bowls can be for the next generation. As General Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that journey.
Key Perks of the Role:
- High-impact leadership opportunity in a respected sporting organisation
- Strong support from a collaborative and progressive executive team
- Opportunity to influence meaningful change in the sporting landscape
How to Apply
- To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a short one-page cover letter outlining what excites you about the role.
- Please also submit a separate document addressing the selection criteria. If you don’t meet every listed criterion but believe you bring relevant experience to the role, we highly encourage you to apply.
Please contact Bowls NSW CEO, Tim Rowe, for a confidential discussion or to submit your application directly – tim@bowlsnsw.com.au.
Applications close on Sunday 25 May 2025 however, candidates will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be coordinated accordingly — therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Bowls NSW is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
