Director, CEO Office: Strategy & Government Engagement

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission in Canberra seeks a Director, CEO Office to coordinate government engagement, enterprise strategy and high‑level projects. The role provides strategic advice to the CEO and supports executive decision‑making with option‑driven recommendations.

You will anticipate issues, integrate cross‑organisation expertise, and deliver timely guidance on sensitive matters while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and governance standards.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working with independence, provide authoritative, timely and contestable advice to the CEO on complex matters affecting the ASC.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Government relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in public policy, government, law, communications, business or related discipline

Job description

Australian Sports Commission in Canberra seeks a Director, CEO Office to coordinate government engagement, enterprise strategy and high‑level projects. The role provides strategic advice to the CEO and supports executive decision‑making with option‑driven recommendations.

You will anticipate issues, integrate cross‑organisation expertise, and deliver timely guidance on sensitive matters while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and governance standards.