Director, National Sport Workforce Capability

Australian Sports Commission; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training allowances

ASC L&D calendar access

Generous superannuation up to 15.4%

Access to Clearinghouse for Sport

Free onsite parking (Canberra campus)

Job summary

The Australian Sports Commission is seeking a strategic, influential leader to head the national Sport Workforce Capability program from Sydney or other ASC offices. You will shape policy, programs and frameworks that strengthen coaching, officiating, volunteering and leadership across Australian sport.

As a trusted adviser to ASC executives and government, you will drive large-scale workforce capability initiatives, manage complex stakeholders and translate strategy into practical, measurable

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership design and implementation of national policies.
• Translate strategy and priorities into practical programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with executives and boards.
• Experience leading large-scale workforce development initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for ministerial briefs.
• Experience with budgets, procurement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of national workforce capability policies.
• Advise ASC executives and government on workforce priorities.
• Oversee multi-year programs strengthening coaching, volunteering and leadership.
• Drive adoption of national strategies and reform initiatives.
• Ensure safe, inclusive and high-quality sporting environments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Change management

Evidence-informed decision making

Executive briefing

People leadership

Financial management

Job description

The Australian Sports Commission is seeking a strategic, influential leader to head the national Sport Workforce Capability program from Sydney or other ASC offices. You will shape policy, programs and frameworks that strengthen coaching, officiating, volunteering and leadership across Australian sport.

As a trusted adviser to ASC executives and government, you will drive large-scale workforce capability initiatives, manage complex stakeholders and translate strategy into practical, measurable