Senior Participation Advisor

124,728 - $147, % superannuation - ASC Grade 6Sydney,Canberra,Melbourne,OtherBrisbaneOngoing Full Time

Applications close at 11 : 30pm AEST Wednesday 3 September 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on 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 positive participation results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team – The Participation Growth team plays a critical role in leading and enabling the sport sector to thrive. We are dedicated to building the capability of sport and the people involved, promoting and supporting inclusive and diverse sporting environments and partnering with sport to create high quality, positive sport experiences for all Australians.

About the role – As a senior member of the Participation Growth team, you will be responsible for managing engagement and investment with National Sport Organisations (NSO), National Sport Organisations for People with Disability (NSOD) and working on strategic, nationally aligned sport participation projects. This position will also play a lead role in the implementation of the National Community Sport Infrastructure Action Plan.

Your work will be guided by Australia's National Sport Participation Strategy, Play Well, and you will work collaboratively internally and across the sector to ensure everyone has a place in sport.

About you –

As a Senior Participation Advisor you will :

• Support the efficient, appropriate and effective use of Play Well Investment funding allocations to NSOs and NSODs.
• Assist NSOs and NSODs to develop National Play Well Participation Plans in collaboration with Member Organisations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative products, plans, frameworks and other resources that deliver effective participation outcomes and deliver high quality sport participation experiences for all.

The successful candidate will have :

Significant, demonstrated senior experience in sport, government or a related fieldExperience in creating and managing participation related programs, plans and productsExperience in community sport infrastructureWell developed writing, verbal communication, collaboration and teamwork skillsHighly developed stakeholder management and project development skillsDemonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform executive members and senior management to support decision making

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.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 parkingOnsite 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 : Sue McGill, Director Participation GrowthPhone number : Email address :

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

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 or 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 :

Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]The ASC's shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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