“It’s been incredibly rewarding being part of the Trust – I’m relishing the challenge of helping lead the Trust at this exciting time as we re-open our facilities to the community,” Ms Cooper said.

Ms Cooper also has a wealth of corporate and administrative experience. She is currently chief executive of business content organisation Dokio with clients around the world, and Chair of the Victorian Government’s Southern Metropolitan Partnership, which provides advice to government on priorities for the region. She is also a non-executive director of Box Hill Institute and the travel portal rome2rio.

The State Sport Centres Trust’s venues host more than 2 million visitors each year. In addition to managing three of Victoria’s best known and most-used sports centres, the Trust is also contributing its expertise to the State Basketball Centre’s $132 million redevelopment.

Through its facilities, the Trust delivers more than $164 million in economic benefit to Victoria each year, supporting 1,180 jobs and providing extensive community benefits.

For more information visit State Sports Centres Trust