Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - Sport Strategy and Investment$120,162 - $141,789 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 6Fixed Term Full Time
Applications 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, 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 deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

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 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 their lifecycle.Managing the provision of strategic advice and investment information to key stakeholders including the ASC Executive, the ASC Board, and the 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 targeted 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 judgements, 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 an 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 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: Jacob Mercer, Senior Consultant - Sport Strategy and Investment
Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, applicants are required to be Australian Citizens.
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 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 ****** 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 and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
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.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below.
The application form will include these questions:
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