- $159,922 - $194,743 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 7
- Canberra
- Ongoing Full Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday 25 November 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 Site Strategy team shapes the long-term future of the AIS campus. We bring together site planning, infrastructure investment, strategic asset management and commercial development to support a safe, high-performing and financially sustainable campus. Working across AIS Operations and with government, sport and industry partners, we turn the AIS Master Plan and organisational priorities into practical investment, partnership and growth opportunities. This is a collaborative team with a clear focus on strengthening the value, utilisation and activation of one of Australia’s most significant sporting precincts.

About the role –

As Director Commercial Strategy and Business Development, you will lead the development of the ASC Commercial Strategy and own the pipeline of commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships for the AIS campus and the ASC more broadly. You will identify and cultivate sponsorship, partnership, tenant, event and revenue opportunities arising from the AIS Master Plan and broader organisational priorities, while providing strategic oversight of AIS Arena commercialisation and event attraction.

You will assess and progress priority opportunities through complex negotiations, business cases and investment proposals, providing clear commercial advice to senior leaders and governance forums. In close collaboration with the Director Site Strategy and Director Site Experience, you will establish viable commercial propositions that they will help translate into practical, well-governed and high-quality campus outcomes. Success will be measured by growth in commercial value and revenue, a strong pipeline of future opportunities, enduring and productive strategic partnerships, and increased commercial activation and utilisation of the AIS campus and Arena.

About you –

You are a commercially astute and strategic leader with the drive, judgement, networks and experience to build a high-quality opportunity pipeline, form valuable partnerships and deliver sustainable commercial growth. You will bring:

- Extensive experience developing and implementing organisation-wide commercial strategy and leading sponsorship, partnerships, business development, precinct activation,



major venue commercialisation or a related function, with demonstrated revenue and commercial outcomes.
- Demonstrated success delivering commercial outcomes from complex precincts, major venues, infrastructure investment, master plans or long-term place-based strategies.
- Significant experience leading commercial functions and multidisciplinary teams, setting direction, managing performance and delivering complex outcomes through others.
- Solid commercial and financial acumen, including business case development, investment analysis, commercial negotiation, partnership management and performance optimisation.
- A strong record of building and influencing strategic relationships across government, sport and commercial sectors, supported by established contacts and networks that can be appropriately leveraged to create sponsorship, partnership and revenue opportunities for the ASC.
- Excellent strategic judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance commercial opportunity with operational, reputational, governance and public-sector considerations.
- A strong understanding of governance, procurement, probity, risk management, contract management and public-sector accountability.
- Highly developed communication and influencing skills, including the ability to prepare executive advice, business cases, commercial proposals and presentations.

This position is offered as an ONGOING position.

The preferred location for this position is Canberra; however, alternative locations may be considered for the right candidate.

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: Sean Egan, Director Site Strategy
- Phone number:



04•• ••• 600
- 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

- As part of this position, the role occupant may have access to sensitive, and potentially distressing information in the areas of sexual misconduct and child safeguarding.
- 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) •••• •328.

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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📌 Director - Commercial Partnerships and Business Development (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Sports Commission
📍 Canberra