Director, Grants

Australian Institute of Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training allowance

L&D calendar

Generous superannuation

Staff discount

Sporting network access

Job summary

The Australian Institute of Sport in Sydney is seeking a Director, Grants to lead the Grants Branch and shape how grants are designed, governed and delivered across the ASC. You will provide strategic leadership across governance, compliance and public accountability while guiding a capable team toward efficient programs.

You will work with executives and external stakeholders to strengthen organisational capability, navigate change and implement contemporary systems and processes that support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level leadership in planning, designing and delivering diverse grant programs.
• Experience delivering grants in a government context and working with governance frameworks.
• Strong financial and risk management, reporting, and strategy development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grants Branch, shaping how grants are designed, governed and delivered across the ASC.
• Provide strategic leadership across Finance and Governance Group, ensuring compliance and public accountability.
• Collaborate with executives, stakeholders and teams to drive efficient, transparent grants programs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

Degree in business

Accounting

Policy

Job description

Australian Institute of Sport – Sydney NSW

$159,922 - $194,743 a year

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Australian Institute of Sport

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

Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT 20 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.

The following Criteria is desirable

• Degree or higher qualification/s in business, accounting, policy and demonstrated senior level experience in planning, designing and delivering diverse grant programs, preferably within the Australian Government.

This position 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: Tanya Bush, Executive General Manager, Finance and Governance (Chief Finance Officer)
• Phone number: 02 6214 1***
• 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 [phone]***.

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.