Group Operations Manager

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training allowances

ASC L&D calendar access

Competitive superannuation (up to 15.4

Onsite parking and facilities

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission is seeking a Group Operations Manager to lead planning, governance and resource management. You will coordinate cross-functional operations and ensure alignment with ASC strategy and performance commitments, working closely with the EGM, Senior Advisor and Directors.

You will oversee delivery, training, risks and issues, providing evidence-based advice and timely resolutions while safeguarding accountability for group programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing operational functions, governance activities, program delivery or corporate support services within a complex organisation.
• Ability to lead and develop a small team, including performance management and coaching.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgement and timely outcomes.
• Experience applying governance, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks to support delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, reporting, budget, risk, governance and resource-management practices across the Group Operations.
• Coordinate and assure Group Operations across priorities, interdependencies and requirements.
• Provide analysis, advice and recommendations to inform decision making and issue resolution.
• Maintain accountability for branch programs with Directors and Senior leadership.

Skills

Operational leadership

Governance

Program delivery

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in operations/administration/governance

Job description

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is currently in the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil 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 Group Operations leads and coordinates strategic and operational support services that enable the effective delivery of ASC priorities. Through strong governance, planning, performance oversight and stakeholder engagement, the team helps ensure organisational resources are aligned to key outcomes and that business operations are delivered efficiently, consistently and in accordance with organisational requirements.

About the role

The Group Operations Manager enables the Group to operate as a coordinated, well-managed and accountable business unit by leading effective planning, reporting, budget, risk, governance and resource-management practices.

Working closely with the EGM, Senior Advisor, Directors and Group leadership, the role leads the coordination and assurance of Group Operations across shared priorities, interdependencies and business requirements, ensuring the Group meets its obligations under ASC strategy, corporate reporting frameworks, governance requirements and performance commitments.

The role oversees delivery, resources, training, risks and operational issues providing analysis, advice and recommendations that inform decision making and timely issue resolution, while maintaining clear accountability for substantive branch programs with the relevant Directors.

About you

• Experience leading or managing operational functions, governance activities, program delivery,customer service or corporate support services within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team, including performance management,coaching, work allocation and capability development.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, and deliver high-qualityoutcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Experience applying governance, risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks tosupport effective delivery. Including identifying emerging risks, advising leadership andmonitoring resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess information andprovide evidence-based advice.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective workingrelationships across diverse business areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports,briefings and advice for senior leaders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in operationsmanagement, business administration, governance, project delivery or a related discipline.

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.
• 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: Kelly Hart, Senior Advisor Sport Impact Group