Sports Data Analytics Opportunity What will be the winning time in the men’s 100m final at the 2015 world championships? What is the probability that Australia will win 5 gold medals in sailing at the 2020 Olympic Games? Can training load be used to predict athlete injuries? Do you have what it takes to answer these questions? The Australian Institute of Sport (Australia’s high performance sport agency) is seeking two talented and driven individuals in the area of data analytics. The AIS, through Australia’s Winning Edge, is on a journey to move Australian sport from world class to world best. It sets high targets, including top 5 nation at the Olympic/Paralympic Games, top 15 nation at the Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games, #1 nation at the Commonwealth Games and 20+ world champions annually. Leading data analytics expertise is required to help shape and drive this strategy. Experience in sport is not necessary - analytical talent and relentless motivational drive is. Working at the AIS means working alongside world leading sports practitioners in an elite sporting environment. Your analytical work will help determine the level and type of support that is provided to sports and athletes, and help athletes to improve performance. You will have a direct impact on Australia’s ability to achieve international sporting success. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Develop and manage effective systems for collecting and analysing high performance intelligence, including athlete tracking and profiling, and predicting future performance; Lead the development and integration of existing and new analytical end-to-end approaches in collaboration with sport science and clinical personnel; Lead and implement a project management framework for AIS data science and data analysis Monitor trends and analyse the impact of key drivers of high performance; and Conduct and manage key opposition analysis through comprehensive coverage of competing nations. Desired skills and experience: Extensive experience in data analytics, predictive modelling, statistics or similar field; Tertiary qualification (degree or higher) in a relevant discipline (eg. statistics, mathematics); Advanced level of comfort within IT environments and in using statistical software tools (eg. SAS, R); Strong experience in the use of statistics to identify trends and predicting future behaviour; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) including an ability to educate and train others; Ability to present complex data and information with impact (verbally, visually and in written form); Relentless attention to detail; and An outstanding work ethic, ability to excel within a collaborative environment and a passion to perform The roles are based at the AIS campus in Canberra. Employment benefits include use of on-site gymnasium, swimming pool,) and free parking. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate. Some domestic and international travel may be required. Both roles are available on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2017. If you are interested in working in a challenging yet satisfying environment in Australia’s strategic high performance sport agency, please visit www.ausport.gov.au/jobs. If you have any issues with the application process please contact our recruitment officer on +61 2 6214 1328 For enquiries relating to these positions, after reading the job description, contact Nick Brown, AIS Deputy Director (Performance Science and Innovation) on +61 2 6214 1721. Applications close Wednesday, 5 November 2014. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia. *** To apply for one of these roles, please complete an Expression of Interest Form and email along with your CV to [email protected] by 5:00pm on the closing date. The form can be found at www.ausport.gov.au/jobs, and should reference the relevant job description found below. *** JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Head of Data Analytics iRD Job Number: 1407 Division: Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Location: Canberra Branch: AIS Performance Science and Innovation Grade: 7 Section: AIS Innovation, Research and Development Reports to: AIS Deputy Director (Performance Science and Innovation) Date of Effect: October 2014 Salary Range: $134,173 - $146,473 per annum plus Superannuation Context As Australia’s strategic high performance sport agency, the AIS has responsibility and accountability for leading the delivery of Australia’s international sporting success, working in partnership with national sporting organisations (NSOs), state institute and academies of sport and other partners. The AIS provides expertise in all areas of athlete preparation with a clear agenda for achieving international success in line with Australia’s Winning Edge performance targets. Innovation, Research and Development plays a key role in achieving Australia’s Winning Edge strategies. The AIS provides engineering and technical services within the AIS and to key High Performance National Sporting Organisations. Additionally, collaboration with key partners in the sport and research sectors is fundamental to deliver knowledge growth, impactful innovation projects and engineering and technical services to High Performance Sport. Data Science plays a key role in analysing and predicting performance of athletes and sports to achieve Australia’s Winning Edge strategies. Primary Job Purpose Job Responsibilities Lead the development of models, frameworks and systems in AIS Innovation, Research and Development which are used to monitor, analyse and predict the performance of athletes and sports. Lead and drive the delivery of projects (including end-to-end analytical solutions) from AIS Performance Research to provide valuable feedback to the ASC as well as directly to external stakeholders. 1. As part of the senior leadership team, provide high level strategic leadership, advice and direction to the Section to achieve team and business outcomes. This includes: Lead the development and manage the integration of existing and new analytical end-to-end approaches in collaboration with sport science and clinical personnel. Lead and direct AIS Data Analytics, providing guidance and performance coaching as appropriate to ensure organisation objectives are achieved. Lead, develop and manage effective systems for collecting and analysing high performance intelligence, including athlete tracking and profiling. Lead and oversee the project management framework for AIS data science and data analysis to ensure that projects are delivered on-time with all objectives achieved. Foster and maintain collaborative partnerships between the AIS and key national and international sport system stakeholders to benefit the national high performance system. Participate in, and contribute to, national and international forums and bodies where this contributes to the outcomes of the ASC/AIS and enhances its standing in the field of data science in sport. Manage relationships with end users of data analysis to ensure integration into training and/or competition environments. Effectively communicate and manage project expectations, requirements and delivery arrangements to key internal and external stakeholders and ensure that systems are created to deliver timely and accurate reporting mechanisms for all key stakeholders. 2. Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC. 3. Provide oversight of the provision of quality advice and reporting on relevant issues to the Minister, ASC Board and senior management People Management Yes, expected to have 1 to 2 direct reports Budget Management Required to manage project-specific budgets JOB HOLDER CAPABILITIES Qualifications and Experience Knowledge and Skills Tertiary qualifications (degree or higher) and demonstrated senior level experience in a relevant analytical or technical field (eg: statistics, mathematics, predictive modelling). Experience in successfully managing a diverse team, including demonstrated success in achieving team and project objectives and cohesion in line with a strategic direction. Demonstrated experience in completing managed projects and in project management. Extensive knowledge and experience applying tools and software to manage and validate data as well as conduct complex data analyses. Demonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform stakeholders, executive members and senior management to support decision making. Highly developed research, strategic and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to o Analyse, identify and incorporate broader issues and industry-wide implications and propose solutions; and o Harness information, identify critical gaps and assess the value of information to identify and develop opportunities across internal and external partners. Highly developed communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and representation) and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strong business acumen, planning and management skills and the ability to identify and achieve work objectives within an often fastmoving environment. Strong presentation skills (oral and written). Personal Attributes Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrated commitment, drive and initiative, with the ability to work independently and inter-dependently. Demonstrated capacity to cooperate and work well with others in a cross-functional environment to pursue team goals, share information, support others, show consideration and respect for alternate ideas and solutions. Strong attention to detail Strong time management and organisational skills Note: This position is required to travel domestically or internationally. This position may be required to work weekends, or outside ordinary work hours. The successful candidate for this role may be required to undertake a Security Clearance. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Data Science Manager Job Number: 1518 Division: Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Location: Canberra Branch: AIS Performance Science and Innovation Section: AIS Performance Research Reports to: Head of AIS Performance Research Date of Effect: July 2014 Salary Range: $100,450 - $108,650 per annum plus Superannuation Context As Australia’s strategic high performance sport agency, the AIS has responsibility and accountability for leading the delivery of Australia’s international sporting success, working in partnership with national sporting organisations (NSOs), state institute and academies of sport and other partners. The AIS provides expertise in all areas of athlete preparation with a clear agenda for achieving international success in line with Australia’s Winning Edge performance targets. Research and Innovation plays a key role in achieving Australia’s Winning Edge strategies. The AIS provides engineering and technical services within the AIS and to key High Performance National Sporting Organisations. Additionally, collaboration with key partners in the sport and research sectors is fundamental to deliver knowledge growth, impactful innovation projects and engineering and technical services to High Performance Sport. Data Science plays a key role in analysing and predicting performance of athletes to achieve Australia’s Winning Edge strategies. Primary Job Purpose Job Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of outcomes for AIS data analytics/science projects. Lead the development of end-to-end analytical solutions that assist sports to make evidence-base decisions. 1. Lead the development and integration of existing and new analytical endto-end approaches in collaboration with sport science and clinical personnel. 2. Lead and implement a project management framework for AIS data science and data analysis. 3. Manage data science projects to on-time and in-scope completion. 4. Complete data science projects as directed by the Head of Performance Research. 5. Foster collaborative partnerships between the AIS and key national and international sport system stakeholders to benefit the national high performance system. 6. Participate in, and contribute to, national and international forums and bodies where this contributes to the outcomes of the ASC/AIS and enhances its standing in the field of data science in sport. 7. Liaise with end users of data analysis to ensure integration into training and/or competition environments. 8. Effectively communicate and manage project expectations, requirements and delivery arrangements to key stakeholders and ensure that systems are created to deliver timely and accurate reporting mechanisms for all key stakeholders. 9. Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change, effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC. People Management No Budget Management No JOB HOLDER CAPABILITIES Qualifications and Experience Knowledge and Skills Personal Attributes Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in a relevant analytical or technical field. Demonstrated experience in completing managed projects and in project management. Extensive knowledge and experience applying tools and software to conduct complex data analyses. Demonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform stakeholders and management to support decision making. Highly developed analytical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse, identify and incorporate broader issues. Highly developed communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and representation) and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strong project management skills and the ability to identify and achieve work objectives within an often fast-moving environment. Demonstrated commitment, drive and initiative, with the ability to work independently and inter-dependently. Demonstrated capacity to cooperate and work well with others in a cross-functional environment to pursue team goals, share information, support others, show consideration and respect for alternate ideas and solutions. Note: This position is required to travel domestically or internationally. This position may be required to work weekends, or outside ordinary work hours. The successful candidate for this role will be subject to a National Police Criminal History Check prior to appointment. The successful candidate for this role may be required to undertake a Security Clearance.
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