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Assistant Director, Sport Strategy

The Sport Business division is focused on delivering the key components of the Sport Australia corporate plan - getting more Australians moving more often; building a strong and more sustainable industry; and supporting a safe and inclusive sports industry.We’re after someone that canlead the development and implementation of short, medium and long-term strategiesidentify opportunities for growth, collaborating with leaders across our business unitsAnalyse current operational processes and performance and recommend solutions for improvementWork with the team to maintain an overarching and comprehensive view of Sport Business’ engagement with its stakeholdersTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning processesStrong strategic skills, with an ability able to shape and simplify complex strategic problems, provide relevant insights and pragmatic recommendationsProven record of managing, liaising with and influencing senior stakeholdersExcellent leadership, communication, planning and organisational skillsA demonstrated approach of transparency, discipline and results deliveryAbility to work as part of a team and perform under pressureKnowledge of the sporting landscape desirable but not essentialSalary = $108,243 - $127,726 per annum + up to 15.4% superannuation.Employment benefits include access to priority onsite Childcare placements, free parking facilities and use of on-site gymnasium.Applications close 5.00pm AEDT Wednesday, 11 March 2020 (no late applications will be accepted).Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.Attachments: Job DescriptionAcknowledgement of CountryThe ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.Our Diversity MessageThe ASC supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.Our Culture Message How you do your job is important to us.  All staff at the ASC are committed to consistently act in ways that reflect what we believe in, what we stand for and our commitment to Australia and each other.  Our values of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence underpin how we deliver, lead and manage people and relate to each other and our stakeholders. Our Safety MessageThe ASC wants to be a safe environment for all. We actively undertake measures to ensure the safety of children and young people, athletes and vulnerable people in our physical, digital and cultural environment.  This includes risk assessing our positions to determine which require a Working with Vulnerable People  or Working with Children licence.  State based legislation requires those who work or volunteer with vulnerable people to have a background check and be registered.Please check the job description to see if the role you are applying for requires a licence and check out the site below for how to apply. It is your responsibility to apply for and pay for the appropriate licence.   ACT – NSW – VIC – QLD Job Description Australia - ACT ACT

Assistant Director, Sport Strategy

  • Work for Australia's leading sporting agency
  • Great location - Free parking
  • Permanent position / Exciting, challenging and dynamic work environment

The Sport Business division is focused on delivering the key components of the Sport Australia corporate plan - getting more Australians moving more often; building a strong and more sustainable industry; and supporting a safe and inclusive sports industry.

We’re after someone that can

  • lead the development and implementation of short, medium and long-term strategies
  • identify opportunities for growth, collaborating with leaders across our business units
  • Analyse current operational processes and performance and recommend solutions for improvement
  • Work with the team to maintain an overarching and comprehensive view of Sport Business’ engagement with its stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning processes
  • Strong strategic skills, with an ability able to shape and simplify complex strategic problems, provide relevant insights and pragmatic recommendations
  • Proven record of managing, liaising with and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Excellent leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills
  • A demonstrated approach of transparency, discipline and results delivery
  • Ability to work as part of a team and perform under pressure
  • Knowledge of the sporting landscape desirable but not essential

Salary = $108,243 - $127,726 per annum + up to 15.4% superannuation.

Employment benefits include access to priority onsite Childcare placements, free parking facilities and use of on-site gymnasium.

Applications close 5.00pm AEDT Wednesday, 11 March 2020 (no late applications will be accepted).

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Attachments: Job Description

Acknowledgement of Country

The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

Our Diversity Message

The ASC supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Our Culture Message

How you do your job is important to us.  All staff at the ASC are committed to consistently act in ways that reflect what we believe in, what we stand for and our commitment to Australia and each other.  Our values of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence underpin how we deliver, lead and manage people and relate to each other and our stakeholders.

Our Safety Message

The ASC wants to be a safe environment for all. We actively undertake measures to ensure the safety of children and young people, athletes and vulnerable people in our physical, digital and cultural environment.  This includes risk assessing our positions to determine which require a Working with Vulnerable People  or Working with Children licence.  State based legislation requires those who work or volunteer with vulnerable people to have a background check and be registered.

Please check the job description to see if the role you are applying for requires a licence and check out the site below for how to apply. It is your responsibility to apply for and pay for the appropriate licence.   

ACT – NSW – VIC – QLD

 

Please download the job description and then hit the "Apply Now" button. You will need to upload your CV/Resume and then complete the online application form. The application form will include these questions:

  • Describe how your personal attributes will contribute to our team and enhance relationships with stakeholders
  • Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position
  • Please list your key relevant achievements

If you have any questions after reading the job description please contact Susan Garrido on 02 6214 1366 for a confidential discussion, quoting reference number JN 1791.
If you experience any technical issues please contact People & Culture on (02) 6214 1328 or people@ausport.gov.au

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