Chief Executive Officer

• Lead Strategy & Growth
• Drive Commercial Outcomes
• Strengthen Community Impact

Central District Football Club (CDFC) is a proud and respected South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club with a strong history of success, deep community roots and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. With a passionate membership and supporter base, valued corporate partnerships and a clear vision for future growth, the Club plays a vital role within the South Australian sporting landscape, fostering talent, community connection and high-performance outcomes.

A pivotal leadership opportunity now exists for an accomplished and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the Club into its next phase of success. At an important time of growth and opportunity within the SANFL and the broader sporting environment, the CEO will be responsible for driving sustainable performance, strengthening community engagement and enhancing the Club’s brand and commercial outcomes.

The CEO is accountable to the CDFC Board for the Club’s leadership, strategy and operational performance. You will drive delivery of the strategic plan, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and alignment across football and administration. A key focus is providing credible leadership of the football program, working closely with coaches, players and stakeholders. The role also leads membership growth, revenue and engagement, while fostering a high-performance culture and representing the Club with SANFL, partners, government and the community.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and inspiring senior executive with a strong track record in complex, high-profile environments. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, along with proven success in stakeholder engagement, revenue growth and organisational leadership. Importantly, you will have a sound understanding of football operations and the critical role football plays in a community-based club. With excellent communication and relationship-building skills, you will engage effectively across community, corporate and government sectors, while building credibility with coaches, football staff and key stakeholders.

Experience in sport, membership-based or similarly dynamic environments will be highly regarded. A values-driven leadership style and genuine commitment to community and high performance are essential.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Andrew Payze or Tara Hancock at Morton Philips on (08) 8210 8510. Applications are welcome directly through SEEK.