* $88,555 - $102,276 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 4
* Canberra
* Ongoing Full Time
Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST 27th June 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 – Performance Services is a specialised multi-disciplinary team of practitioners who deliver performance services to support the AIS campus' based high performance activities that include NSO elite, pre-elite and development and intensive rehabilitation camps, and National Training Centres. The Team oversees the management and quality assurance of the AIS High Performance Centre facilities dedicated to supporting the provision of performance services to Australia's national sporting network. Services from within the multi-disciplinary team can incorporate a range of elements from Nutrition &, Food Services to Strength & Conditioning and Biomechanics. The Performance Services Team works with NSO's in the planning and delivery of the best possible camp environment that will optimise the performance outcomes NSO's are wishing to achieve. These outcomes are discussed, developed, customised and then agreed with the NSO prior to confirming a camp schedule to target the outcomes the sport is wanting. Complementary themes can be built into camp plans to enhance specific performance outcomes, including adaptation and environmental support, pre-departure and competition strategies.
About the role – This position works across ASC teams and in consultation with a range of external stakeholders, undertakes project management, coordination, logistics and administration that supports high performance activities to capitalise on the facilities and expertise available on the Canberra campus.
This includes:
1. Coordinate stakeholder's campus HP requirements, including targeted AIS performance services.
2. Attend and contribute to both strategic and operational NSO high performance activity planning meetings.
3. Coordinate the AIS HP camp and facility booking management systems and processes.
4. Provide high level project, administrative and operational support including the preparation and/or review of relevant materials and documents.
5. Collate and produce reporting on pre and post camp data on performance services impact, HP facility operations and overall performance outcomes of the sport camp.
6. Deliver quality advice and reporting on relevant issues to senior management.
7. Contribute to and support a positive HP user experience by contributing to seamless and aligned internal processes across ASC business areas.
8. Foster a culture of outcome driven, quality service delivery and support across groups of the ASC
9. Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC.
About you – The successful candidate will have:
· Relevant tertiary or other qualifications (sport management, business administration, or similar field) and/or demonstrated success and experience providing project and general administrative support at a senior management level.
· Demonstrated experience working in a high performance sport environment.
· Exceptional organisation skills and proven ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic fast paced environment.
· Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving skills.
· Well-developed communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and representation) and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders
· Demonstrated experience using information databases and computerised booking systems.
· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work flexibly to manage ambiguous or conflicting situations with discretion and tact.
This position is offered as an ONGOING position
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 up to 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: Ross Smith
* Phone number: +61422233267
* Email address:
Eligibility
* To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
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 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:
1. 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)
2. 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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