• Opportunity to lead ACU Sport
• Focus on continuing the build ACU Sports’s key programs on a national scale
• Fixed term, Full time 15 mth parental leave role based in North Sydney

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome. We've also partnered with Blacktown City Council to open a new ACU campus in Blacktown, Western Sydney, in 2021.

At ACU we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for everyone. At the same time, we are a university committed to standing for something clear. We stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Our Mission is at the heart of the University, and informs all our actions – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into student learning and teaching, research and service.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Student Engagement and Services Directorate facilitates programs and services through a national approach delivered by campus-based staff, these programs include:

• ACU Sport, Health & Wellbeing
• National Student programs including Legal Services
• A virtual (non-campus dependent) student discount program
• Student Accommodation under the Living & Learning Communities
• ACU Medical Centres

This position is accountable for the management & delivery of efficient and effective Sport clubs, Social Sport, the Elite Athlete & Performer program, Australian University Sport competitions and a number of key new initiatives. The role will lead a team of Program staff, administration staff, coaches and club administrators to create an environment that maximises participation and enjoyment of competition and program participates (students staff and the local community ) through the development of operational processes polices, regulations and procedures for ACU’s Sport 5 programs:

• ACU Sport Clubs
• Social & Community sport programs
• ACU’s Elite athlete program
• ACU’s involvement in the Australian University games competitions
• Place Management / game day operations

Delivered in an equitable way across the University’s Campuses namely Blacktown, Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield, and Banyo Qld.

More specifically the role entails:

• Developing the ACU Sport’s programmatic strategy and plans within the broader Student Engagement and Services Strategy, to guide the work and priorities
• Plan, build, manage & develop a National University Sporting Club Structure.
• Build Sport, Health and Wellbeing programs in an innovative and adaptive way, continually improving the scope and depth of the programs across all ACU’s campuses.

You will need to have:

• Completion of a relevant postgraduate degree; or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience in operations and program planning & delivery
• Experience in building and developing cultural and sporting programs for the Higher Education sector across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, achieve required outcomes and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing a large and diverse remote located group of staff.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description PD Manager National Programs (Sport Health and Wellbeing) 7 August 2020 (1).pdf. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

General enquiries can be sent to Paul McJannett on [email protected] or 0411 742 314.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers.

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.