Controlled Sports Advisory Committee
The Controlled Sports Advisory Committee (the Committee) provides advice on controlled sports within the ACT.
The Committee assists the Minister in deciding complex registration applications and reviews (for events, officials, contestants and sporting bodies), and provides and develops 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.
The Committee includes the Controlled Sports Registrar, specialist and industry representatives, and ACT Government representatives.
There are two industry representative positions on the Committee. The current term is for the period until 18 December 2025.
Applications are now closed.
Applying for a position
The Committee comprises the Controlled Sports Registrar (the Chair), specialist and industry representatives, and ACT Government Representatives.
Applications are currently being sought for one industry representative from the combat sports industry. Appointment is for the period until 18 December 2028 with the possibility of re-appointment.
Applications will be sent to ACT Sport & Recreation for consideration, before seeking ministerial approval from the Minister for Sport and Recreation.
| Applications Open | Applications Considered |
|---|---|
| 23 September 2025 - 23 October 2025 | Applications will be considered, and you will be notified within 6 weeks of the application closing date |
How to submit your application
Applications can be submitted by email or post.
| sean.willis@act.gov.au | |
| Post | ACT Sport & Recreation |
What to include in your application
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 | |
|---|---|
| Word (opens in new window) | Terms of Reference Word |
| PDF (opens in new window) | Terms of Reference PDF |
| Controlled Sports Advisory Committee Position Description | |
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| Word (opens in new window) | Position Description Word |
| PDF (opens in new window) | Position Description PDF |
The following information provides guidance on the key material that will be considered for the 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. |
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed in accordance with the Position Description requirements. You will be notified of the outcome within 6 weeks of the application closing date.
When will I be advised of the outcome?
Applications will close on 23 October 2025. After this time, applications will be assessed by Government officials and a recommendation made to the Minister for Sport and Recreation. Applicants will be notified once this has occurred.
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.