Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST on Friday, 6 December 2024 (late applications will not be accepted). The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade, filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, 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. About the team The Performance Systems and Paralympic Partnerships Branch plays a critical role in driving Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy), focusing on leveraging strategic partnerships within the high performance sport system and enhancing Paralympic sports outcomes. This branch collaborates with key high performance partners, including the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Paralympics Australia (PA), and State Institutes and Academies of Sport (SISSAS), to deliver system-wide initiatives and projects that strengthen the high performance ecosystem. About the role The Director, Paralympic Unit will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of Paralympic programs across Australia. This role requires a strategic and collaborative leader who can effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders, including NSOs, SISSAS, and PA. The successful candidate will manage a team and oversee the coordination and implementation of system-led Paralympic projects, ensuring alignment with broader strategic goals and fostering a high performance environment. About you The successful candidate will have: Extensive experience in project management within a high performance sport environment. Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with a focus on strategic outcomes. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. An understanding of the Paralympic movement and a commitment to advancing opportunities for para-athletes. Experience working within the Paralympic sector or with para-athletes (Preferred, not essential). Familiarity with classification systems and their application within Paralympic sport (Preferred, not essential). Experience in data analysis and the use of insights to drive program improvement (Preferred, not essential). This position is offered as a fixed-term position until 30 June 2026 . Why work with us? 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. 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 from 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 (02) 6214 1328. Getting to know the Australian Sports Commission At the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), we champion the value of sport. We encourage and help Australians of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to get involved in sport and enjoy the many benefits. We play a central leadership role across the broader sport sector through collaboration and direction. The ASC delivers a variety of grants through investment in high performance and national sport participation programs, performance pathways, people development and wellbeing, and research and innovation. We manage high performance operations at the AIS Campus in Canberra, supporting seven National Training Centres of Excellence, and a European Training Centre in Italy. Further, we individually support thousands of athletes and dozens of Australian sports through guidance and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr