Group Operations Manager

Australian Sports Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training allowances

L&D calendar access

Generous superannuation

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission in Melbourne is seeking a Group Operations Manager to lead planning, reporting, budget, risk, governance and resource-management practices. You will coordinate Group Operations with senior leaders, ensuring accountable, well‑governed delivery of priorities and performance commitments across shared initiatives.

You will oversee delivery, resources and training while providing analysis and recommendations to inform timely decisions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing operational functions, governance activities or program delivery in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead a small team including performance management and coaching.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Experience applying governance, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks to support delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, reporting, budget, risk, governance and resource-management practices.
• Coordinate and assure Group Operations across shared priorities and business requirements.
• Oversee delivery, resources, training, risks and operational issues with analysis and recommendations for decision making.
• Maintain accountability for substantive branch programs with Directors.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in operations management or related field

Job description

Australian Sports Commission – Melbourne VIC

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

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 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 ONGOINGposition.

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
• Phone number: 0406 446 ***