Senior Consultant - Sport Strategy And Investment

Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.Senior Consultant - Sport Strategy and InvestmentApplications close at 11:30 pm AEST ON Sunday 26 January 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade, filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.About the team – the Sport Strategy and Investment team is responsible for the oversight, alignment, and leadership of strategy and investment activity across the organisation and external sport ecosystem.
We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and agile environment collaborating with internal and external teams across sporting organisations, governments, and key sector partners to shape and drive strategy and investment across all levels of the Australian sport system, from grassroots through to high performance.About the role – With the Brisbane 2032 Games on the horizon, and the recent launch of the National Sport Participation Strategy (Play Well) and National High Performance Sport Strategy (Win Well), there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the Australian Sports Commission.
The Senior Consultant – Sport Strategy and Investment will play an influential and impactful role in shaping and driving strategy and investment across all levels of the Australian sport system.Reporting directly to the Director, Sport Strategy and Investment, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Establishing transparent and concise frameworks, policies, and guidelines to underpin and inform all ASC investment and resource allocation decision-making.Promoting and fostering robust financial planning and enhancing capability by providing support, oversight, analysis, and reporting on NSO programs, and managing grant programs throughout the grant program lifecycle.Managing the provision of strategic advice and investment information to key stakeholders including the ASC Executive, the ASC Board, and Minister, as required.Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across sporting organisations, governments, and key sector partners to ensure investment priorities and strategic outcomes improve the capability and effectiveness of Australian sport at all levels.Providing expert advice to Sports to jointly develop and challenge performance strategies and associated budget/financial spend to achieve KPIs and investment targets.Providing strategic leadership and expert advice across organisational strategies, sport strategies, and/or sector strategies to deliver impactful change and target investment for success.Engaging with NSOs to provide advice and assistance in developing their financial capability by establishing and implementing initiatives, frameworks, and guidelines (such as best-practice guidelines, training sessions, networking, and recruitment assistance).Actively promoting and role modelling the ASC values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and contributing to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement.About you – The successful candidate will have the following experience:Tertiary degree and/or demonstrated professional experience in business strategy, project management, finance, quantitative analysis, and/or strategic investment, preferably in a sport environment.Demonstrated ability to synthesise quantitative and qualitative data to make rational judgments, inform decision-making, and present findings aligned to key strategic outcomes.Demonstrated expertise in positively influencing internal and external stakeholders of all levels to work collaboratively with an openness to feedback and conflict management.Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to succinctly present information to senior executives and Boards to inform and support decision-making, particularly in relation to strategic investment.Demonstrated experience as a focused, self-motivated, and ambitious individual with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong understanding of and interest in the Australian sport system, from grassroots to elite.This position is offered as a FIXED TERM position until February 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 up to 15.4% employer contributions.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 would like to learn more about this opportunity or to obtain the job description, click 'Apply' now.To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
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.NotesThe 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 from 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 at ****** or phone (02) 6214 1328.Getting to know the Australian Sports CommissionAt the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), we champion the value of sport.
We encourage and help Australians of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to get involved in sport and enjoy the many benefits.
We play a central leadership role across the broader sport sector through collaboration and direction.
The ASC delivers a variety of grants through investment in high performance and national sport participation programs, performance pathways, people development and wellbeing, and research and innovation.
We manage high performance operations at the AIS Campus in Canberra, supporting seven National Training Centres of Excellence, and a European Training Centre in Italy.
Further, we individually support thousands of athletes and dozens of Australian sports through guidance and collaboration.
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