$143,271 - $174,466 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 7Ongoing Full Time
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST on Sunday 19 May 2024 (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 Architecture, Infrastructure and Networking Branch consists of three teams:
The architecture team focuses on designing and planning the overall structure of ASC's IT systems.The infrastructure team manages the underlying hardware, software, and services that support ASC's IT operations.The networking team focuses specifically on network-related tasks. $143,271 - $174,466 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 7CanberraOngoing Full Time
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST on Sunday 19 May 2024 (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 Architecture, Infrastructure and Networking Branch consists of three teams:
The architecture team focuses on designing and planning the overall structure of ASC's IT systems.The infrastructure team manages the underlying hardware, software, and services that support ASC's IT operations.The networking team focuses specifically on network-related tasks. While each team has specific responsibilities, the teams collaborate closely, as their work is interconnected. Effective communication and alignment are essential for a well-functioning IT ecosystem that enables effective sustainment across the organisation.
About the role – The Director, Architecture, Infrastructure and Networking is responsible for leading a team of professionals to develop and sustain the ASC's architecture, infrastructure and networking ecosystem, and manage development and direction of technology strategies to align with organisational strategies.
You will be responsible for directing and managing efforts of the Architecture, Infrastructure and Networking teams to deliver effective ICT solutions aligned to technology strategies. You will build constructive relationships, be a steward of order and discipline, outcome focused, a supportive leader, and conduct meaningful engagements with internal and external stakeholders to position the ASC as a digital exemplar.
As part of the Technology Group's leadership team, you will contribute and facilitate high level strategic advice and direction across Architecture, Infrastructure and Networking to assist the Group in successfully achieving its delivery commitments.
About you – Our ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a structured and methodical approach and an ability to focus the teams to achieve the goals of the Technology Group. You will need to understand the benefits of enterprise architecture, compliance to standards, monitoring and logging, and quality practices such as ITIL to align ICT services efficiently and effectively with the needs of business.
The role will suit a candidate who is passionate about making a difference in a small agency, is pragmatic and takes a risk-based approach to drive service value for internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have:
Degree or higher qualification/s or demonstrated senior level experience delivering and leading Information Technology services in a high demand Government service environment.A minimum of 5 years proven experience managing high performance teams, with demonstrable experience with motivating and developing successful technical teams.Working understanding of ITIL service practices or similar risk mitigation practices applied across service lifecycle to drive service value for customers. Demonstrated ability to communicate dynamically and persuasively in both written and face-to-face communication. Demonstrated ability to identify improvements, seek plan approval and drive work that delivers timely outcomes in a service performance context.
This position is offered as an ONGOING posi tion.
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 parkingOnsite 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: Nicolle Johnston, Chief Technology OfficerPhone number: 02 6214 1229Email 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.
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