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Lead Sport Operations Officer
ASADA Level 3, APS 6
A9445
Full-time, Ongoing
Operations
Sport Operations Manager
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$88,090 - $96,137 per annum
Canberra
February 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 Lead Sport Operations Officer position is located within the Sport Operations team, which is part
of the Sports Engagement group. The team is responsible for the delivery of those aspects of
ASADA’s doping control program concerning test planning and athlete support services.
Purpose of the position
Design, implement and evaluate doping control programs and other compliance interventions in
collaboration with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), International Federations, National AntiDoping Organisations and major event organisers.
Duties and Key Activities
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Contribute to the development and implementation of intervention strategies in partnership
with NSOs, professional sports, major event organisers and other stakeholders, as part of
ASADA’s integrated operating model.
Assist the Sport Operations Manager to develop an effective, intelligence led and
proportionate test distribution plan that is compliant with the requirements of the International
Standard for Testing and Investigations.
Lead the development and maintenance of sport risk profiles.
Contribute to relevant ASADA operational meetings including the Tactical Intelligence
Meeting.
Direct the day-to-day activities of the Sport Operations Officers and Athlete Services Officer,
including working to maximise the targeted nature of ASADA’s testing program.
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Prepare reports relating to the performance of Sport Operations activities and functions
Identify risk and sensitivities in Sport Operations activities and escalate the as necessary
Manage relationships with professional sports, including the day-to-day administration of
user-pays contracts.
Coordinate testing of Australian athletes overseas
Report against Sport Operations compliance measures, including the Australian Sports
Commission’s Annual Sports Performance Review, World Anti-Doping Agency Compliance
Survey, and Operating Model review and evaluation processes.
Accountabilities
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Deliver compliant, effective, intelligent and proportionate sport test distribution plans that
meet the requirements of the overarching ASADA Test Distribution Plan.
Contribute to the activities of the Sport Operations team in accordance with ASADA’s
legislative framework, the World Anti-Doping Code, and ASADA’s operating model.
Implement test planning services within the allocated resources.
Implement test planning services under contract within Australian Government requirements
and in line with contract deliverables.
Ensure that the APS Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
Endorse and encourage ‘best practice’ recordkeeping 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.
Work and act safely and take all reasonable care to protect personal health and safety and the
health and safety of others.
Selection Criteria
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An understanding and knowledge of the anti-doping landscape, or the proven ability to
quickly acquire this understanding and knowledge.
Ability to coordinate workflows and provide direction and leadership to staff in a team
environment.
Ability to identify risk, and propose or implement mitigation strategies
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Experience in developing and implementing compliance, regulatory or audit plans and
programs.
Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Sports Administration or a related discipline
are desirable but not essential.
Eligibility Requirements
The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a
Baseline Security Clearance. The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a medical
assessment.
Conflicts of Interest
The public is entitled to have confidence in the integrity of their public officials, and to know that an
Australian Public Service (APS) employee's personal interests do not conflict with his or her public
duties. Applicants will be required to make disclosures of any roles, associations and relationships
that would create a real or perceived conflict of interest with ASADA’s role as an anti-doping
regulator.
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 short statement, up to 1500 words, including examples of your experience and
achievements that relate to the criteria and the role requirements outlined above. This statement
should clearly show why you are the best person for this role.
Your statement, 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
Contact Officer
Initial confidential enquires can be directed to Steve Northey on (02) 6222 4238.
Closing Date
Applications should be received no later than 11.59pm on Thursday, 9 March 2017.