Secretariat

Australian Institute of Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training allowances

L&D calendar access

Generous superannuation—15.4%

Shop merchandise discount

Clearinghouse for Sport access

Onsite parking

Café, gym, swimming pool on site

Childcare centre priority placement

Job summary

Australian Institute of Sport is seeking an experienced corporate governance professional to provide governance and secretariat services across the ASC. You will work with the Company Secretary and ASC Executives, ensuring papers are clear, strategic and prepared for senior-level consideration.

You will coordinate governance activities, develop agendas, manage papers, minutes and action tracking, and contribute to broader governance priorities including annual reporting, planning and forward

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance, secretariat or executive support functions for Boards, committees or senior executive forums.
• Strong understanding of governance, statutory reporting and records management.
• Excellent judgement and ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high-quality governance papers and advice.

Responsibilities

• Review, refine and quality assure Board and Executive papers and governance documents.
• Coordinate governance activities: agenda development, meeting and paper management, minutes and action tracking.
• Contribute to corporate governance priorities: annual report, planning and reporting, calendars and registers.
• Influence governance quality and continuously improve governance services.

Skills

Governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Quality assurance

Secretariat experience

Public sector knowledge

Job description

Australian Institute of Sport – Sydney NSW

$128,968 - $152,181 a year

Full time, Permanent

• $128,968 - $152,181 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 6
• Ongoing Full Time

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 Corporate Governance team seeks to drive strong, effective and contemporary governance across the organisation and supporting the ASC Board, its Committees and the Executive Committee through strategic governance leadership, trusted advice and high-quality secretariat services.

About the role

Working with a high degree of independence and professional judgement, you will play a key role in delivering and continuously improving corporate governance and secretariat services across the ASC. You will work closely with the Company Secretary and be a key contact for the ASC Executive, Board and its Committees, providing trusted governance support and advice.

A key focus of the role will be reviewing, refining and quality assuring Board and Executive papers and governance documentation, working with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure information is clear, strategic and ready for senior-level consideration.

You will coordinate a range of governance activities, including agenda development, meeting and paper management, governance documentation, minutes, action tracking and monitoring of agreed outcomes. You will also contribute to broader corporate governance priorities, including corporate planning, the Annual Report, performance reporting, Board and Committee calendars, forward work plans, registers and records.

You will use your judgement, governance expertise and stakeholder skills to influence quality, strengthen governance practices and continuously improve the way governance services are delivered.

About you

You are an experienced corporate governance professional with strong professional writing and quality assurance skills, excellent judgement and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders. You can quickly understand complex information and identify what senior decisionmakers need to know, working collaboratively with stakeholders to turn information into clear, concise and high-quality papers and advice.

You are highly organised, detail focused and comfortable managing competing priorities in a complex and fast paced environment. You build trusted relationships, communicate with influence and constructively challenge where required to improve outcomes. You will ideally bring experience in corporate governance, Board or Executive secretariat services, corporate planning, performance reporting or Annual Report processes, along with a strong understanding of why effective governance matters.

• Experience leading governance, secretariat or executive support functions for Boards, committees or senior executive forums.
• A strong understanding of governance, statutory reporting, records management and public sector requirements.
• Sound judgement, discretion and confidence in managing sensitive and complex governance matters.
• A strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical governance advice to senior leaders.
• Excellent organisation, planning and quality assurance skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight timeframes.
• A strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality governance and executive documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to improve governance systems, processes and reporting within a complex organisation.

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: Richard Redman
• Phone number: 0428438***
• 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.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

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