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

Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT 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 CEO Office sits at the centre of the ASC, connecting organisational priorities, government engagement, strategic opportunities and executive decision-making. Working closely with the CEO and leaders from across the organisation, the CEO Office helps ensure priorities remain visible, coordinated and focused on delivering the ASC’s broader strategic agenda.

About the role – The Director, CEO Office, is accountable for the effective coordination and delivery of government engagement, enterprise strategy, priority project and executive support functions. The role supports the CEO by integrating government engagement, strategic advice, executive coordination and project delivery activities, ensuring CEO priorities are translated into coordinated organisational action.

Working with a high degree of independence, professional judgement and discretion, the Director provides authoritative, timely and contestable advice to the CEO on complex government, policy, stakeholder and organisational matters affecting the ASC. The role anticipates emerging issues and opportunities, integrates expertise from across the organisation and develops clear options and recommendations that support CEO and organisational decision-making.

About you – You will be a trusted strategic adviser, providing independent, timely and considered advice on complex government, policy, stakeholder and organisational matters. You’ll look beyond the immediate issue, anticipate emerging risks and opportunities, challenge thinking and draw together different perspectives to provide clear options and recommendations. You will bring political awareness, sound judgement and discretion, with the ability to build strong relationships and translate complex issues into clear, practical advice and action.

The successful candidate will have:

- Demonstrated senior experience in government relations, public policy, a central agency, a ministerial office or a senior executive advisory environment.
- Highly developed strategic judgement and critical thinking, with the ability to analyse complex matters, challenge assumptions and develop clear options and recommendations.
- Exceptional judgement,



political awareness and discretion, including the ability to analyse complex information, test assumptions and provide independent and contestable advice on sensitive and high-risk matters.
- Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and maintain effective relationships with senior government and organisational stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing concise and persuasive advice, briefings and speaking materials for a CEO, Board, Minister or senior executive.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Government processes and stakeholder environments, including the respective roles of ministerial offices, portfolio departments and government agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex organisational input while maintaining clear accountability, effective governance and appropriate clearance arrangements.
- Strong organisational capability, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, undertake forward planning, monitor commitments and escalate material issues appropriately.

The below criteria are desired:

- Tertiary qualifications in public policy, government, law, communications, business or a related discipline.
- A growth mindset and solutions focused approach, with the ability to anticipate opportunities, bring forward ideas and help shape solutions.
- Knowledge of the Australian sport system and the ASC’s operating workplace.
- Experience supporting parliamentary, Cabinet, Budget or Senate Estimates processes.
- Experience working directly with a departmental secretary, agency head, chief executive,
- minister, board or comparable senior decision-maker.

This role is offered as an ONGOING position. 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: Recruitment Team
- 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) •••• •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, CEO Office (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Sports Commission
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