As Assistant Director, you will supervise, coordinate and manage relationships between key stakeholders through high-profile partnerships with Australian and Pacific sporting bodies.

Key Duties

- Leading development of next-phase partnerships with major National Sporting Organisations in Australia and partners such as Rugby Australia.
- Developing and managing stakeholder relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
- Representing client and supporting delivery of partnership events, including driving media campaigns and social media product development as needed, which may support short-notice Ministerial needs.
- Preparing briefings and more complex reporting relevant to the partnerships managed, including submissions, ministerial/departmental correspondence, and corporate reporting as required.
- Supporting senior staff in setting strategic direction, managing competing priorities and developing appropriate team plans in line with the goals and objectives of OTP.
- Establishing and supporting effective contract management processes, monitoring and tracking milestones and budgets.
- Driving the development and implementation of a Pacific Sports Strategy.
- Supporting Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning workplan to ensure program effectiveness.
- Supporting Implementing Services Provider contract management and secretariat support for governance mechanisms.
- Supporting the administrative and logistical requirements of the work unit.




- Promoting a positive team culture where staff work collegiately with a shared sense of purpose and build capability within the team by coaching others and providing feedback.

Our ideal candidate

- a foundational level knowledge in the sport sector and Pacific development program management
- demonstrated understanding of the department's public diplomacy priorities in the Pacific
- strong stakeholder relationship management techniques, processes and practices
- experience implementing high performance and high-profile Australian government initiatives, though client's experience preferred
- experience with and understanding of Australian government procurement, contract and risk management processes, experience with client's processes is valued
- the ability to make decisions and recommendations using professional judgement and expertise in a complex environment, governed by the application of policies and best-practice principles
- robust written and verbal communication skills
- capacity to prioritise managing tasks, operating under broad directions, exercising independence, and escalating issues that may have an impact on the work area
- the ability to contribute positively to a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusivity
- experience using program and financial management systems, prior experience using AidWorks is preferred

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance. Existing NV1, NV2 or higher security clearances will be highly regarded.

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📌 Assistant Director (Canberra)
🏢 MTP Services
📍 Canberra