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Casual Doping Control Officer
ASADA Level 2, APS 3
A1976
Casual
As outlined in the ASADA Enterprise Agreement 2012-2014
National Testing
National Testing Manager
Several
Brisbane
March 2017
Environment
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is the Australian Government body
responsible for protecting the health of athletes and the integrity of Australian sport through
engagement, deterrence, detection and enforcement activities aimed at minimising the risk of doping.
The role is located in National Testing within the Legal and Support Services Group, reporting to the
Testing Support Manager (TSM). National Testing is responsible for the delivery of the sample
collection services on time, on budget and in accordance with relevant national and international
legislative standards and guidelines.
Purpose of the position
The Doping Control officer (DCO) plays an important role within the Australian Sport Anti-Doping
Authority. The DCO is responsible for the organisation, conduct and management of the Doping
Control sessions. The DCO and the chaperones work together in a team to conduct sample collection
sessions in a manner consistent with ASADA’s legislative and regulatory requirements. DCOs and
chaperones are responsible for maintaining and enhancing ASADA’s reputation and relationship with
athletes and sports officials.
Duties
 Organise and manage designated doping control sessions;
 Compliant delivery of the sample collection process and procedures in accordance with the
ASADA Act and Regulations; and
 Development of effective working relationships with chaperones, athletes and sports officials
to ensure effective delivery of the doping control program.
Key Activities
The key activities of this role include:
 Liaise with TSM to ensure the effective delivery of the Agency’s doping control program;
 Conduct doping control sessions for ASADA event and out-of-competition testing programs
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according to the policies and procedures;
Oversee the notification of athletes regarding their selection for doping control;
Maintain the security of sample collection equipment throughout the sample collection
process;
Accurately complete all documentation associated with the conduct of doping control
sessions, including Field Incident Report Forms;
Arrange for the safe and secure dispatch of samples to an accredited laboratory;
Appear as a witness at anti-doping tribunals where necessary;
Record and communicate observed behaviours from doping control sessions;
Manage chaperones to ensure they are aware of and comply with the requirements of the
Agency’s documented sample collection process and procedures;
Monitor and provide feedback on the performance of chaperones;
Ensure the development needs of chaperones are addressed in a comprehensive and timely
manner;
Foster a team approach among the chaperone pool;
Verify and process chaperone claims for payment;
Manage personal stock of equipment and process equipment orders in a timely manner;
Assess and provide relevant client, intelligence and process improvement information to
ASADA; and
Other tasks as directed by the TSM.
Accountabilities
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Due to the nature of drug testing work, on applying for the position the applicant will:
o Allow ASADA to apply for a National Police Check on their behalf;
o Obtain and maintain relevant Working with Children Checks in accordance with State
requirements; and
o Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years of age.
Manage time requirements (locating and testing athletes) and respond to potentially
conflicting requests;
Ensure full compliance with relevant ASADA processes and procedures;
Make evidence based decisions on how to proceed with the processing of unusual doping
control sessions;
Paying attention to detail ensuring the completion of testing protocols which reduce the risk
of damages for the Authority;
Maintain an impartial position at doping control sessions;
Endorse and encourage ‘best practice’ record keeping in accordance with ASADA’s Record
Keeping Policy and Information Governance Framework;
Cooperate with the employer and comply with all relevant legislation and ASADA’s health
and safety policies, procedures and instructions and ASADA’s ICT and Information
Governance Framework; and
Work and act safely and take all reasonable care to protect personal health and safety and the
health and safety of others.
Selection Criteria
Sound knowledge of ASADA’s notification and sample collection provision is highly
desirable or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of key sporting personnel and
third parties in a range of settings and at various levels.
3. Demonstrated interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work independently without
supervision to implement required tasks within specified time periods.
4. Ability to deal with sensitive and personal information and documents with a requirement for
strict confidentiality.
5. Ability to prepare accurate, logical and concise reports.
6. Available for work outside normal business hours.
7. Demonstrated understanding of the APS Values and Code of Conduct. A knowledge of and
commitment to, contemporary work health and safety (WH&S) principles and practices, and
to the concept and practice of workplace diversity.
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Eligibility Requirements
Ideally, successful candidates will have a sound knowledge of ASADA’s notification and sample
collection provision as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of key
stakeholders at various levels.
Applicants should note that the following may be taken into consideration when appointing
candidates:
 knowledge of the ASADA sample collection process;
 your geographical location, with applicants residing in the southern regions of Brisbane being
favourably considered; and
 your availability to conduct sample collection missions at the time required in our testing
plan. Applicants with good early morning and day time availability being favourably
considered.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a security assessment to obtain a Protected
Security Clearance and may also be required to undergo a medical assessment.
To be eligible for appointment to these positions, applicants must be Australian citizens.
Application Process
The selection criteria reflect the knowledge, experience, core skills and personal qualities required for
this position. Assessment of applicants during the selection process is based on these criteria. You do
not need to provide a separate response to each of the criteria in your written application. Instead we
ask that you provide a 500 word statement including examples of your experience and achievements
that relate to the criteria and the role requirements outlined above.
Your statement against the selection criteria, together with a completed Job Application Cover Sheet
and a copy of your current resume should be submitted to:
Email:
[email protected]
Mail:
Recruitment Officer
ASADA
PO Box 1744
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Applicants should note that assessment may be based on application only and interviews may not be
held.
Contact Officer
Initial confidential enquires can be directed to John Priestly on (02) 6222 4268.
Closing Date
Applications should be received no later than 11.59pm on Sunday, 23 April 2017.