Description:
- $102,137 - $117,758 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5
- Sydney,Canberra,Melbourne,OtherAustralia remote
- Fixed Term Full Time
Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST 4th May 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).
The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision, and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – The AIS Performance Pathways Team supports sports to develop and improve the effectiveness of Australian high-performance pathways to successfully identify, develop, support and progress talented athletes to achieve medal winning performances in the future.
About the role – Working as part of the AIS Performance Pathways team, you will provide strategic support to National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) and the National Institute Network (NIN) to optimise the talent identification and development of Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes to facilitate medal-winning performances in the future.
About you –
- Tertiary qualifications in Sport or Exercise Science/Human Movement Studies.
- Experience supporting and implementing talent identification and development programs in collaborative, high performance pathways environments.
- Demonstrated experience working in high-performance sport or with high-performance athletes and coaches in an inter-disciplinary environment.
- An understanding of Paralympic pathways and TID will be well regarded.
- Proven analytical, strategic planning, and organisational skills.
- Research, problem–solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong and adaptable communication skills with the ability to drive network engagement and to gain confidence and respect with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to cohesive, collaborative and outcome driven cross-organisational project teams.
- Experience supporting the delivery of cultural change through influence and using innovative techniques.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform senior management to support decision making.
This position is offered as a FIXED TERM position until 30th June 2026, with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:
- Options for flexible working arrangements.
- Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
- Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
- Generous superannuation scheme with 15.4% employer contributions.
- Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
- Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
- Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Contact Officer: Nicola Bullock, Senior Performance Scientist
- Phone number: 0468 762 728
- Email address: nicola.bullock@ausport.gov.au
Eligibility
- To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, you must be an Australian citizen.
- As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.
Notes
- The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
- Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
- The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
- If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email people@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1328.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.
Application and Job Description
The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:
- Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
- The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]
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