Director, Grants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Generous superannuation up to 15.4%

Onsite parking

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission in Canberra is seeking a Director, Grants to lead the Grants Branch, shaping how grants are designed, governed and delivered across the ASC.

You will provide strategic leadership to the Finance and Governance Group, collaborate with executives and external stakeholders, and drive modern systems and processes to ensure transparent and accountable grant programs now and into the future.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering grants programs in a Government context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grants Branch and govern delivery of grants across the ASC.
• Collaborate with executives, business areas and external stakeholders to strengthen capability.
• Shape contemporary systems, frameworks and business practices fit for purpose now and into the future.
• Provide strategic leadership across the Finance and Governance Group.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Grants management

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST 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 Finance and Governance Group’s role is to shape and drive the strategic direction of the ASC – through the promotion of fiscal responsibility, enhancements to capabilities and efficient enabling services of the Group, coupled with the provision of good governance and assurance practices to support compliance with the PGPA Act and other legislative requirements and protect the ASC’s staff, assets and reputation.

The Grants Branch coordinates and supports business areas in the ASC to plan, design and deliver grant programs. We ensure that the administration of grant programs is:

Efficient, effective, transparent and ethical.
Compliant with the ASC Grant Management Framework.
Compliant with government legislation and policy requirements for expenditure of public money.

About the role

– As Director, Grants, you will lead the Grants Branch and play a key role in shaping how grants are designed, governed and delivered across the ASC. You will provide strategic leadership across the Finance and Governance Group and broader organisation, building strong partnerships and influencing positive change while ensuring the ASC continues to meet its governance, compliance and public accountability obligations.

You will lead a capable team and work collaboratively with executives, business areas and external stakeholders to strengthen organisational capability and continuously improve the way we work. You will have the opportunity to think beyond current processes, setting a clear direction for contemporary systems, frameworks and business practices that are fit for purpose now and into the future.

This is an opportunity to bring a forward-thinking and strategic mindset to an important enabling function, helping the ASC navigate change, make the most of evolving technology and systems, and deliver efficient, transparent and effective grants programs.

About you

– You are a collaborative and influential leader who can bring people with you through change while balancing strategic thinking with effective delivery. You have an excellent attention to detail and experience delivering grants programs in a Government context.

You will bring:

Strong leadership capability, with experience leading diverse teams, setting direction and creating an environment that supports collaboration, performance and continuous improvement.
A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build trusted relationships, communicate with impact and work effectively with executives, senior stakeholders and teams across an organisation.
A growth and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to lead through change, challenge existing approaches and identify practical opportunities to improve the way services are delivered.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in providing timely, compelling and concise advice to inform Executive team members and senior management to support decision making.
Demonstrated strong business acumen and experience in managing financial resources, business systems, compliance and risk management, business planning and strategy development, and reporting to senior stakeholders including Government Ministers, Boards and Senior Executives.

This position is offered as anONGOING 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.
• 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: Tanya Bush, Executive General Manager, Finance and Governance (Chief Finance Officer)
• Phone number: 02 6214 1***