Program Manager – Regulatory Reform

Be at the forefront of driving Regulatory Reform and program delivery in this integral role at the Office of Sport!

We are seeking a Program Manager – Regulatory Reform to join our team on a 12-month Temporary Full-Time, basis with the possibility of an extension. The role will be based at Sydney Olympic Park with hybrid work options.    

We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate with total remuneration package ranging from $139,787 up to $161,663 per annum plus 11% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.    

Working with us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation.

With a vision of sport and active recreation creating healthier people, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW, we provide the people of NSW with the leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure necessary to maximise the social, health and economic benefits realised through this valued sector.

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state.
 

About the role

The Program Manager – Regulatory Reform is responsible for leading the development and implementation of combat sports legislative reforms, including project management, budget preparation and monitoring, human resource planning and management, procurement, information management, and reform of operating procedures.

Providing strategic advice to the Combat Sports Authority of NSW and the Executive Director, Policy and Planning, this role contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Directorate’s strategic business plan and the Combat Sports Authority Strategic Plan.

For more information view the role description.

About you

Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Excellent understanding of combat sport and motor sport legislative instruments and experience leading teams within a complex, multifunctional organisation and in a regulatory environment.
• Proven competency and drive, showcasing knowledge of relevant legislation, Government directions and policies relating to financial, HR risk management and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience in providing accurate policy advice and recommendations on a range of complex issues to key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with a high volume and variety of tasks, competing priorities and tight deadlines.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
 

The Office of Sport is a great place to work, we offer:

• A family friendly and flexible working environment
• A competitive salary
• Generous leave entitlements including recreation, sick/carer’s, family and community services, and flex leave
• Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport and the Employee Assistance Program
• Skills and leadership development training programs
• Free onsite parking
• Convenient location, easy access to public transport and to shops

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Sport is committed to building a workplace that values and supports diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Office encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person, and advise us of your requirements.

How to apply

To apply for this role, you need click ‘Apply Online’ to submit your application, Job Reference No. 0000AL92

When applying you need to:

• Provide your responses to the two pre-screening questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Attach a cover letter to your online application (maximum 1 page)
• Provide a resume that details your current and previous experiences (maximum of 4 pages)

Further information about “Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service” is available on I work for NSW.

Pre-screening questions

1. Provide an example of a time when you had to analyse a complex project or situation to effectively understand an issue. What strategy did you use to understand the process and then communicate it to team members and affected clients? What challenges did you face? What outcomes were achieved?
2. Describe a situation in which you were responsible for leading a multifaceted reform process within strict deadlines. How did you coordinate stakeholder engagement to identify the deliverables and meet the timelines? What strategies did you utilise to identify and mitigate potential risks which could derail the process? 

Notes

• For further information about the role please contact Kirin Lindop on ************@sport.nsw.gov.au or view the role description.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check.
• No offer of employment will be made until all relevant clearances are finalised.

Applications Close: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.