Controlled Sports Advisory Committee
The Controlled Sports Act 2019 (Section 86) allows for the establishment of a Controlled Sports Advisory Committee to provide advice on controlled sports within the ACT.
Definition
The Controlled Sports Advisory Committee (the Committee) is a committee that will provide advice to the Minister.
The Committee assists the Minister and Registrar in deciding complex registration applications and reviews (for events, officials, contestants and sporting bodies), and provide and develop advice and policy on controlled sports in order to achieve the legislation’s objectives of safety and integrity for controlled sports events in the ACT.
Applying for a position on the Controlled Sports Advisory Committee
The 6-member Committee comprises of the Controlled Sports Registrar, specialist and industry representatives, and ACT Government Representatives.
There are no current vacancies. The current terms is for the period until 18 December 2025 with the possibility of re-appointment.
| Current Term Period | Applications Closed |
|---|---|
| December 2022 - December 2025 | Any expressions of interest in the Advisory Committee can be sent to the following address. |
How to submit your application/expression of interest
Expressions of interest can be submitted by email or post.
| sean.willis@act.gov.au | |
| Post | ACT Sport and Recreation Attention: Sean Willis Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 |
Terms of Reference and Position Descriptions
The information below is a general guide only. Please see the Committee Terms of Reference and Position Description for detailed information.
| Controlled Sports Advisory Committee Terms of Reference |
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| Terms of Reference (Word) 46.1KB |
| Terms of Reference (PDF) 204KB |
| Controlled Sports Advisory Committee Position Description |
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| Position Description (Word) 26.7KB |
| Position Description (PDF) 203KB |
The following information provides guidance on key material that will be considered for selection process.
| Criteria | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Thinks strategically and creatively | Proven ability to articulate how ideas will work and why they are beneficial. Commitment to an evidence-based approach to providing advice. |
| Communicates to add value | Capacity to share ideas in a group setting and to listen and contribute to ideas of others involved in the group’s processes, including members of the combat sports industry. |
| Demonstrates sector and industry knowledge | Demonstrated knowledge of the local and national combat sport industry through your own practice or a position within the controlled sports sector. |
| Shows a connection to community | Proven engagement with a local, national and/or international combat sport or community that will assist in representing the ACT combat sports sector. |
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding the Committee or about how to apply, please email sean.willis@act.gov.au or call Sean Willis on (02) 6207 2528.