Established in 1999, the Western Australian Speedway Commission (“WASC”) is a non-profit sporting association appointed as the governing body for speedway in Western Australia. The Commission is a democratically formed body, comprised of a Board and Advisory Committees. Supported the Department of Sport and Recreation, the Commissions Core Purpose is to deliver safety, education and training in speedway across Western Australia.

Reporting to the WASC Commissioners, three elected and four independent, the General Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Commission and liaising with all affiliated stakeholders. The General Manager is also tasked with identifying marketing opportunities to increase the revenue of the WASC.

Activity

Build an efficient and effective WASC that delivers training and promotes safety within speedway in Western Australia.

Manage finances effectively to ensure:

money is allocated accordingly

expenditure matches available funds

transparency and reporting in line with applicable financial standards

Build strong relationships with stakeholder groups and develop cooperation between the groups:

Within the sport

All tracks within WA

All divisions of speedway within Western Australia

External

Applicable shires

Department of Sport and Recreation

Speedway Australia

Other affiliated bodies

Work with the Board of Commissioners to update and implement a 5 year strategy that builds the sport in line expectations. Provide quarterly updates to members (via a newsletter) and present a detailed report at the AGM. Identify, develop and implement ideas that grow and promote the safety of the sport.

Develop a marketing and sponsorship plan to present to the Commissioners for approval prior to implementation.

Provide regular, open communication to the members to build trust and grow a sense of community where members feel engaged.

Coordinate Safety and Training Committee meetings and report back to the Commissioners.

Build and maintain policies and processes that ensure consistency across the sport; optimise the use of resources.

Manage the training schedule and accreditation of officials within Western Australia.

Manage the website and social media to ensure the following:

All event and track information is up to date

All training material is available

All correspondence (e.g. newsletter) is available

Notice and minutes of meeting is available in a timely fashion

Develop and maintain a risk management process that ensures the critical risks are identified, monitored and managed.

Arrange monthly Board meetings and quarterly Audit and Risk Committee meetings ensuring the following:

Agenda is issued at least two weeks prior to the meeting

Relevant information, financial and other reports and available at least one week prior to the meeting

Meeting minutes are issued within 48 hours of the meeting

Skills and Competencies

Leadership and vision

Strong organisational skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills

Strong networking skills

Strong marketing skills

Experience in coordinating training

Sufficient financial acumen

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to plan and implement changes

Requirement

“Working with Children” check

A current Driver’s License

A current police check

Formal sporting administration qualification or equivalent

Experience in sports administration

Knowledge of motor sport