Chris Rushton Email & Phone Number

Brisbane

As the General Manager I develop and execute key strategies to grow and develop the sport whilst leading staff across participation, events, finance, sport operations, communications, marketing, high performance and education.I work closely with the CEO and TBA Board of Directors to achieve results whilst overseeing the daily operations of TBA and working with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders across the sport, industry and government to grow and develop all areas. Successes include working with the industry to bring tournament bowling back on TV for the first time in close to two decades, increasing government funding to deliver new national participation programs whilst also increasing the number of paid staff in the organisation.

Brisbane

As the General Manager – Major Competitions, I provided support to the CEO and Board and oversaw the operations of full time and part-time staff in the Major Competitions department. This position encompasses the overall implementation of the strategic direction of the QRL’s major competitions and representative programs. I managed all aspects of the major competitions including the flagship competition – the Intrust Super Cup which included the live match of the round broadcast agreement and logistics with Channel 9 as well as key projects including grand finals and awards dinner as well as consultation with major competition clubs and the NRL. Successes included the successful stakeholder engagement and planning for the 2015 season as well as the development and implementation of the QRL’s new concussion procedures and policy and successful management of a multi-million-dollar budget.

Brisbane

I oversaw the day to day operations of the five QRL Major competitions including Queensland’s flagship competition – the Intrust Super Cup. In this role I worked closely with the Major Competition General Manager and clubs to deliver successful competitions and events which developed and showcased the next NRL players, coaches and officials. In this role I also managed all aspects of the QRL’s representative programs which included all operations and logistics for the Queensland Under 16’s, 18’s, Women’s and Residents teams.Successes included the inclusion of the Papua New Guinea Hunters and Townsville Blackhawks into the Intrust Super Cup, increased funding from the NRL to Intrust Super Cup clubs and implementing the ground manager program to deliver better outcomes and compliance for clubs and the QRL.

Brisbane

While in this position, I oversaw the Queensland Rugby League’s online database and registration system for over 500 clubs and 50 leagues across the State. During this time, I worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to support, train and educate them on how to best utilise websites, the online database and competition management software. In this role, I also assisted club and league administrators to improve processes to grow and develop their organisations. Successes included the implementation of a new streamlined player registration process across all QRL league and clubs to create efficiencies as well as delivering the first online player registrations for clubs in Queensland.

London, United Kingdom

As the club co-founder I played an integral role in developing and implementing the concept, vision and strategy of a new community Rugby League club in West London. In this role I established the club’s committee and affiliation with the Rugby Football League (RFL) to establish the new club whilst managing the day to day operations of player and coach recruitment, finances, governance, facility hire, logistics and sponsorships. I was awarded the RFL West London Volunteer of the year 2009 and saw the club win tow premierships in 2009 and 2010, with being promoted to the Rugby League Conference in 2010. Other successes included attracting over 150 new participants to the sport, all players participating for free and playing the first ever game of Rugby League in Belgium. The club has now entered its 11th season.

London

During this time, I undertook a number of short term contracts as an assistant accountant where I prepared financial reports and managed, monitored and reported on budgets for business units, projects and events. I also conducted year-end audit analysis of sales revenue & reconciled bank statements whilst completing accounts payable and receivable tasks. During this time, I worked for government and companies in the media, hospitality, financial and IT industries.

Bathurst

As the club secretary I oversaw the clubs registrations, the organisation and recording of meetings as well as the clubs internal and external communications and relationships. Successes included moving towards utilising a website to communicate to our community, attracting new players and moving into the local group 10 competition from the University competition.

Bachelor Of Human Movement & Bachelor Business Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

High Performance Leadership Course, Leadership

The Challenge Of Modern Governance In Sporting Organisations, Governance

Certificate Iv In Fitness & Certificate Iv In Workplace Assessment & Training, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Certificate Iii In Fitness, Fitness