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 Sport Intelligence & Analytics team leverages data to enhance athlete performance and deliver a competitive advantage to Australia’s high-performance system. The team delivers data engineering, data analytics, data science and data governance support and leads the administration of the Athlete Management System and AIS Hub digital platform for the Australian high-performance system.

About the role –

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Custodian to lead data governance initiatives and support ASC strategic projects. They will manage the implementation of ASC data policies and projects to grow compliance and support evidence-informed decision making. 

In consultation and collaboration with the Director Sport Intelligence & Analytics, the Data Governance Custodian will lead data governance activities to achieve team and business outcomes

About you –

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth strategies and policies for data governance. 
• Demonstrates highly developed skills and experience in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and in implementing their strategies, processes and reporting.  
• Demonstrates highly developed research and problem-solving skills with a focus on data.  
• Demonstrates skills and experience in coordinating and delivering strategic outcomes. 
• Demonstrates ability to form and contribute to cohesive, collaborative and outcome driven cross organisational project teams. 
• Strong and adaptable communication skills with the ability to drive network engagement and to gain confidence and respect with key stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform senior management to support decision making. 
• Affinity for and / or a keen knowledge and interest in high performance sport.

Desirable Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Library and Information Science - or other relevant professional knowledge and skills.   
• Knowledge of working in a complex and dynamic environment with widely different maturity levels, governance arrangements and practices. 
• Experience working with sport organisations. 

This position is offered as 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 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.

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

• As part of this position, the role occupant may have access to sensitive, and potentially distressing information in the areas of sexual misconduct and child safeguarding.
• 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 people@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1328.

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.