General Manager, Sport and Operations (005746)

Port Arthur; Hobart; On-site; AUD 183,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Tasmania is seeking a General Manager for Sport and Operations. This Senior Executive role involves shaping the strategic direction and success of Tasmania’s sporting and recreation sectors. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a strong track record in developing sports initiatives, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a fixed-term position for five years with a competitive salary range of AUD 183,884 to AUD 202,163 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability in a similar role.
• Experience in developing strategic sports initiatives.
• Ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision for sport in Tasmania.
• Implement long-term strategies to enhance sporting excellence.
• Manage the Sport and Operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Team management

Communication

Job description

General Manager, Sport and Operations (005746)

Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Sport and Operations

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 5 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Senior Executive - Level 2 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

$183,884.00 to $202,163.00 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The General Manager Sport and Operations plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, connectivity, and overall success of the sporting and recreation sectors in Tasmania. The role fosters a vibrant, inclusive, diverse and sustainable sporting environment throughout Tasmania, including grassroots and community participation, talent identification and high performance along with professional representation and content. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy (CSV), the General Manager oversees the coordination and delivery of key strategies, programs, partnerships and services that support the development of the sporting landscape across the state.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term basis for five (5) years.

Duties

• Leads the development of a strategic vision in relation to Sport, including State Government objectives and priorities.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies that align with the vision and goals for sport in Tasmania, increasing participation, enhancing sporting excellence, and ensuring equitable access to sporting opportunities. Aligning strategy and policies in partnership with internal and external stakeholders across state and national bodies.
• Lead high-level discussions and negotiations with state, national, and international sporting bodies, codes, and teams to advance Tasmania's sporting agenda.
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a broad range of key stakeholders to ensure appropriate stakeholder liaison and input for key sporting projects to ensure broad engagement and support.
• Provide timely, accurate and appropriate advice to the Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Ministers on all aspects of sport and partnerships related to sport.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Sport and Operations teams (including Active Tasmania, the TIS and Professional Sport and Operations), ensuring high performance, professional growth, and alignment with organisational goals. Encourage an inclusive, diverse, positive team culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and community impact.
• Ensure the operational efficiency of the broader CSV Group, including providing support and service delivery in the areas of governance, analysis, policy and legislation, business support, compliance and coordination of CSV inputs into whole of Department tasks.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Position: Deputy Secretary, Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

How to apply

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one-page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job.

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• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.