Director, Anti-Doping Policy & International Engagement

Director, Anti-Doping Policy & International Engagement

Fyshwick ACT

The role The role The Anti-Doping Strategy and Policy team provides advice and support to the Minister for Sport in their capacity as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board and Executive Committee. The Foundation Board primarily decides on WADA’s long term strategy, and the Executive Committee decides on day-to-day matters. Australia shares responsibility to represent Oceania on the WADA Executive Committee with New Zealand on a two-year, one-year basis.
The team supports the minister by preparing submissions to WADA consultation rounds ( Prohibited List amendments and Code Review submissions), advising on WADA reforms, and votes required of the Executive Committee and Foundation Board.

The team also ensures that Australia remains compliant with its obligation to implement the UNESCO Convention against Doping in Sport (Convention). The Convention requires Australia to implement anti-doping arrangements that are consistent with the principles of the Code. Australia meets its obligations through the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 and the Sport Integrity Australia Regulations 2020.

The team develops and progresses amendments to the Act and Regulations to ensure Australia’s anti-doping arrangements remain consistent with the principles of the Code.

Internally, the team is responsible for capturing Sport Integrity Australia International Engagement which includes facilitating the International Engagement Meeting for our executive staff.
  The key duties of the position include: Key duties and accountabilities Key duties and accountabilities The duties of the Director, Anti-Doping and Policy include but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality, timely and accurate advice for the Minister's office (through the Head of International Relations, Strategic Policy & Intelligence) to fulfil the agency’s policy advice responsibilities on anti-doping matters. This includes Ministerial briefings, submissions, QTB's and other correspondence as required.
• Lead the implementation of the agency's international strategy, including working with the Head of International Relations, Strategic Policy & Intelligence to identify opportunities for engagement of stakeholders and expansion of our international influence.
• Lead and develop the skills of a small high performing team – with a focus on ensuring suitable knowledge sharing and no single point of failure exists across the scope of the team’s responsibilities. Be a vocal and proactive member of the agency's Senior Leadership Group
• Lead the development of strategic positions/advice on supplements and illicit drugs - including prompting agency wide discussion on key policy issues.
• Managing and cultivating stakeholder engagement at both international and domestic levels.

The key accountabilities of the Director, Anti-Doping and Policy include but are not limited to:

• providing effective leadership focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• co-ordinating the agencies compliance responses for anti-doping
• complying with all relevant legislation and Sport Integrity Australia work health and safety policies, procedures and instructions and Sport Integrity Australia ICT, Record Keeping Policy and Information Governance Framework.
• ensuring the APS Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to all times.

Selection criteria Selection criteria The selection criteria of this role include/s:

• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-doping and the World Anti-Doping Program, or the ability to quickly acquire quickly.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with international stakeholders or in international forums (or an explanation of how your skills are transferable to this criteria)
• Proven senior level leadership experience, with a strong track record of achieving success in managing a team to deliver strategic objectives, in a diverse environment.   
• Strong liaison and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence change.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to target a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing performance and outcomes.

Notes Eligibility Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the agency delegate has agreed, in writing. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting Security Clearance and Working with Vulnerable People Card and may be required to undergo a medical assessment. Sport Integrity Australia staff must comply with security (physical, personnel and IT) security controls and mandatory training.
 

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