General Manager, Sport and Operations (005746)
Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Sport and Operations
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Senior Executive - Level 2 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment
Salary:
$183,884.00 to $202,163.00 per annum
Employment type:
Senior Executive
Job description:
The General Manager Sport and Operations plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, connectivity, and overall success of the sporting and recreation sectors in Tasmania. The role fosters a vibrant, inclusive, diverse and sustainable sporting environment throughout Tasmania, including grassroots and community participation, talent identification and high performance along with professional representation and content. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy (CSV), the General Manager oversees the coordination and delivery of key strategies, programs, partnerships and services that support the development of the sporting landscape across the state.
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Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term basis for five (5) years.
Duties
- Leads the development of a strategic vision in relation to Sport, including State Government objectives and priorities.
- Develop and implement long-term strategies that align with the vision and goals for sport in Tasmania, increasing participation, enhancing sporting excellence, and ensuring equitable access to sporting opportunities. Aligning strategy and policies in partnership with internal and external stakeholders across state and national bodies.
- Lead high-level discussions and negotiations with state, national, and international sporting bodies, codes, and teams to advance Tasmania's sporting agenda.
- Build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a broad range of key stakeholders to ensure appropriate stakeholder liaison and input for key sporting projects to ensure broad engagement and support.
- Provide timely, accurate and appropriate advice to the Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Ministers on all aspects of sport and partnerships related to sport.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the Sport and Operations teams (including Active Tasmania, the TIS and Professional Sport and Operations), ensuring high performance, professional growth, and alignment with organisational goals. Encourage an inclusive, diverse, positive team culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and community impact.
- Ensure the operational efficiency of the broader CSV Group, including providing support and service delivery in the areas of governance, analysis, policy and legislation, business support, compliance and coordination of CSV inputs into whole of Department tasks.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties - General Manager, Sport and Operations.docx
Statement of Duties - General Manager, Sport and Operations.pdf
Information on the Senior Executive Leadership Framework, can be obtained from the State Service Management Office at Leadership Capability Framework.
For more information
| Name: |
Brett Stewart |
| Position: |
Deputy Secretary, Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy |
| Email: |
brett.stewart@stategrowth.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
0418 713 501 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one-page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online, please do not send a hard copy application as well.
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Email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au