- $128,968 - $152,181 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 6
- Sydney,Canberra,Melbourne
- Fixed Term Full Time

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST on Monday 3rd August 2026 (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 ERP Program team is responsible for leading enterprise transformation to improve how our people, processes and technology work together. Be part of modernising how the ASC operates and engages through a phased ERP journey across our Lean ERP (Finance/HR/Portfolio), Grants and Customer programs. Make a real impact working at the intersection of business, technology and change, to help shape the future of the ASC and support Australian sport.

About the role - You will lead the ASC Workday platform, ensuring value, alignment and continuous improvement are delivered for all business area owners and achieve strategic priorities.

As a Workday Product Owner, you will:

- Define Workday product vision and roadmap to ensure continuous optimisation and improvement
- Analyse, propose and improve business processes and reporting, through understanding and application of Workday capability to the ASC.
- Manage and prioritise backlog and releases in consultation with feedback and priorities received from key stakeholders and business teams
- Engage, influence and partner with stakeholders and vendors

About you - The successful candidate will have:

- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in product ownership, product management or business leadership of a Workday enterprise platform, including HR, Finance, Payroll, Program Management or other modules in a complex organisation.
- Proven ability to define product vision, roadmap, backlog and delivery priorities, and to lead end-to-end lifecycle decisions that balance business value, risk, cost and operational integrity.
- Robust ability to work, influence and drive alignment across business owners, technology and vendor and governance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience governing live enterprise platforms in regulated environments, including release planning, risk and control management and assurance activities.




- Demonstrated experience supporting business change and user adoption to embed enterprise platform capability and improve organisational outcomes.
- Experience supporting enterprise reporting, data governance and process improvement including the ability to use insights to inform product decisions and continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and support governance and executive decision-making.

The following experience and capabilities are desirable and would strengthen performance in the role:

- Experience in business and/or digital transformation in ERP, HR, Finance or related business areas.
- Experience with ERP, HR or Finance digital solutions in the Australian Public Service or broader public sector, including familiarity with government governance, assurance or policy environments.
- Experience with comparable ERP solutions in a federal government environment such as TechnologyOne, Aurion, SAP, Oracle or other integrated HR, Finance or ERP solutions.
- Agile, PRINCE2, product management or similar delivery certification, or equivalent experience leading complex digital or business transformation initiatives.

This position is offered as a FIXED TERM position until 30 June 2028 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.
- 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

- Contact Officer: Rachel Piastri, ERP Program Director
- Phone number: 0413 453 ***
- Email address: **************@ausport.gov.au





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 ******@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1***.

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.

Application and Job Description

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

1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
2. The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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📌 Workday Product Owner (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Sports Commission
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