How to apply

  1. Read the position advertisement and job description carefully. If you have queries about the position, email or telephone the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
  2. Complete the application for employment cover sheet.
  3. Prepare a thorough statement that addresses the position’s selection criteria:
    • Describe how your skills and experience would enable you to satisfy the selection criteria.
    • Provide examples (no more than 250 words per criterion) of relevant things you have done, either at work, privately or in the course of your studies.
  4. Prepare a curriculum vitae summarising your qualifications and work history and listing contact details for two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent supervisor.
  5. Submit your application via email with all attachments in Microsoft Word format (or compatible formats such as plain text or Rich Text Format) and email to recruitment@ausport.gov.au
Note: your application must reach the Australian Sports Commission via email by close of business on the date stated in the advertisement. Telephone (02) 6214 1328 if you are unable to submit your application by email. If you wish to supply hard copy publications, videos or other attachments with your application, send clearly labelled copies, not the originals.

A member of the Australian Sports Commission Human Resources section will email you confirming that your application has been received, and will advise all applicants in writing when the selection process has been finalised (usually two weeks from close of applications).

You may enquire on the progress of your application at any time with the contact officer listed in the job description.

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