Community Sports Advisor

The Company

International SOS is the world's leading medical and security risk management services company. With over 12,000 employees, we care for clients across the globe, from more than 1,200 locations, in 90 countries. Protecting our members and saving lives, we make a difference every single day. Our modern, vibrant, and friendly environment offers you an opportunity to develop a meaningful career on a global scale.

• Max-Term casual contract (1st January – 31st Dec 2026), with flexible working hours
• Work from home in the Pacific Islands or AUS/NZ with multiple in country visits and travel to Nauru (as required and planned)
• Flights, accommodation and allowances provided

Have experience in Community Sports Advisory or Community Sports Facilitation programs and looking for a change? This is the opportunity for you.

The Role

The Nauru- Australia Health Partnership Program – Raña Tsimorum (Look after your life) is a 10-year bilateral investment from the Australian Government to support the delivery of the health components of Nauru’s National Sustainable Development Strategy 2019-2030, seeking to strengthen the health system to respond effectively to health threats, better meet the population’s healthcare needs and significantly improve health outcomes. Raña Tsimorum has 3 focus areas – Health System Strengthening, Health Service Delivery and Inclusive Health.

Nauru is facing multiple and complex challenges in the management and operation of the health system, and the comprehensive delivery of an effective package of essential health services. The high incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is the most significant factor in an increasing burden of disease.

The focus of Rana Tsimorum will be to drive change in the following areas to significantly improve health outcomes for Nauruan’s:

• The development of a new model of care, utilising a family health centred approach, to increase access to healthcare at the community level and reduce reliance on RON Hospital
• The major need for a continued and strengthened focus on NCDs
• Review and reorganisation of Human Resources management
• Provision of essential Health Infrastructure
• Support to Sector Management and Governance
• Identify and address GEDSI related gaps across the system
• Continued provision of TA for other departments and corporate support functions

The Rana Tsimorum Bi-Lateral Health Program Community Sports Advisor will play a pivotal role in engaging Nauru’s sports sector as a platform for health promotion, youth empowerment, and community wellbeing by working in close partnership with the Nauru Department of Sports, Department of Health, and other key Government of Nauru stakeholders.

Key duties:

• Develop and implement a Community Sports Engagement Plan, aligned with the Rana Tsimorum Bi-Lateral Health Program and DFAT Post priorities
• Provide strategic advice to the Nauru Department of Sports on policy development, sector planning, and sustainable resourcing
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and explore small community grant program development and implementation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Nauru Department of Sports, Department of Public Health, DFAT Post, schools, NGOs, informal community groups and international sporting organisations (if applicable)
• Mentor and support local staff within the Department of Sports to enhance leadership, governance, and program management skills
• Promote inclusive practices and ensure safeguarding and child protection are embedded in all sports activities
• Establish and maintain systems to monitor the impact of sports programs on health and social outcomes
• Produce timely reports, case studies, and evidence to demonstrate outcomes and inform future programming

Benefits

• Opportunities to expand your career in a multinational company with consistent growth
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work in a rewarding environment, practically implementing community level programs with real outcomes

Requirements

• Qualifications in International Development, Health Promotion, Community Development, Sports Science, Community Facilitation, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sports development, community development, and / or sports-for development programs, preferably in international or Pacific contexts and/or experience directly with a Pacific National Sporting Organisation
• Demonstrated expertise in linking sport with health outcomes, youth engagement, and inclusive community development
• Strong knowledge of community sports frameworks, health promotion approaches, and inclusive participation strategies, with demonstrated relevance to Pacific Island contexts
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and cross-cultural communication, particularly in small island or community-based settings
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating sports-for health programs at community and national levels
• Experience engaging with government agencies, donor partners, and community organisations to build partnerships and deliver sustainable outcomes
• Previous experience in similar advisory or technical roles within the Pacific region

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Pacific Island nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Please note: Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“At International SOS, we cultivate a supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from qualified, values-led individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and sex characteristics, cultures, languages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and veterans. We value your unique perspectives and skills through our commitment to non-discrimination on the basis of mutable (or immutable) characteristics. We are a truly global organisation, where multi-culturalism is embraced as an asset. We operate in over 91 countries, with our employees speaking over 100 languages and dialects.  

In line with our Code of Conduct and Ethics, International SOS takes seriously our safeguarding obligations to promote the rights and wellbeing of all people who come into contact with our services, programs and operations. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy toward to all forms of child abuse, exploitation, neglect and negligent treatment, along with a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment. International SOS conducts rigorous background screening to prevent the recruitment or contracting of any persons who pose a safeguarding risk. This includes a mandatory self-disclosure.”