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 Sport Programs team are responsible for leading community participation engagement, investment, and strategy. This includes overseeing participation investment programs, Engagement with system partners, including State and Territory Government network and Community Sport Associations, whilst leading key sector strategies including National Volunteering strategy and the National Sport Volunteer coalition action plan. The Sport Programs Team also lead the Recognition of National Sporting Organisations and National Sporting Organisations for people with disability.
About the role –
The Program Manager supports the implementation of Australia's National Participation Strategy, Play Well, designed to ensure everyone has a place in sport. The Program Manager will provide expert advice and knowledge to administer ASC projects and programs, which includes alignment with the Government’s directions, the ASC strategic plan, and adherence to the highest standards of public sector governance and administration.
About you –
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent attention to detail, a key collaborator and a solution focused individual. We are looking for a team player who can provide safe environments for people to openly share and contribute, balanced with an ability to use initiative and manage tasks that enable the Sport Programs team to achieve their objectives.
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.
