Head of Integrity

About Netball Australia

Netball Australia (NA) drives netball nationwide shaping the sport from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball NA governs the national teams the Suncorp Super Netball league and supports the development of the game at every level from local courts to the global stage. With more than 8 million Australians engaged in netball a fiercely passionate fanbase and record-breaking league attendance we are proud of the strong position our sport holds today and the momentum we continue to build.

Following the launch of our ambitious ten-year strategic planMade in Netball we havea clear visionto grow and evolve the game and strengthen its place in the lives of Australians for generations to than a plan;itsa bold call to action andwerelooking for people ready to step up and turn our ambition into reality.

At NAyoullcontribute to a sport that connects communities inspires excellence and creates lasting a team that is passionate and united by a shared purpose. Together we are shaping the future of one of Australias most loved sports during a period of significant opportunity and momentum as we look ahead to the 2027 Netball World Cupon home soil inSydney aswell ascelebrate 100 years of netball in Australia; a century defined by passion progress and purpose while also setting our sights firmly on the next chapter of the games evolution.

This is your chance to play a meaningful role in the future of our great sporthelping ensure netball continues to thrive inspire and lead by example both on and off the court.

About the Role

We areseekinga skilled and dedicated individualforthe role of Head of Integrity. Working closely with the General Manager Legal & Integrity this full-time permanent positionis responsible forleadinga whole-of-sport integrity framework ensuringall netball participants particularlychildren andvulnerablepeopleare safeincluded and position will overseepolicy education and complaint management including confidential investigations while fostering a culture of integrity accountability and sporting industry best practice across all levels of netball in Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadingand embeddingNetball Australias integrity strategy driving a strong values-ledcultureand managing integrity risks reporting and continuous improvement across all levels of the sport.
• Overseeingthe Integrity Policy Frameworkand governance processesand registers ensuring alignment with the National Integrity Framework legislative requirements and best practice whilemonitoringregulatory changes and emerging threats.
• Managingallintegritycomplaints and investigations end-to-end including breach notices reports tribunal matters and stakeholder support ensuring fair transparent and compliant outcomes nationwide.
• Leadingcore integrity portfolios including safeguarding and child safety member protection conduct inclusion anti-doping and anti-corruption (including betting match-fixing and integrity agreements) ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations.
• Designinganddeliveringintegrity education programs that build awareness capability andbehaviouralchange across participants workforce andourMember Organisations.
• Ensuringthe integrity of competitions including player contracting payments and compliance with competition rules and frameworks.
• Buildingandmaintainingstrong relationships with Member Organisations clubs and key stakeholders including Sport Integrity Australia regulators law enforcement and industry partners.
• Supportinggovernance reporting funding opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to strategic and operational priorities.

Pleasenotethe above is a summary of the rolerequirements andis not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. For the full Position Description please contact People & Culture Business Partner Zade Allen

About You

We are looking for someone whopossessesthe following:

• Alignment to our NA Values Belong Be Bold Be Your Best;
• A minimum of5-7years experience in investigation law or sports governanceor a related field;
• Extensive experience in strategic leadership developing and implementing integrity frameworks governance systems compliance policies and supporting board-level reporting;
• Strongexpertisein investigations risk management applying procedural fairness in sensitive/complex matters;
• Sound understanding of anti-corruption practices stakeholder engagement with regulatory and wagering bodies and oversight of integrity risks;
• Familiarity with anti-doping frameworks and experience working with organisations such as Sport Integrity Australia as well as knowledge of sports science/medical governance requirements;
• Proven experience in safeguarding member protection and conduct management across sporting landscape or similar environments;
• Strong knowledge of competition integrity including player contracts salary caps and compliance with rules and regulations;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement communication and advisory skills withproven experience workingeffectively with senior leadership boards and external partners;
• Tertiary qualifications in law will be highly desirable but not essential.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and othermarginalisedgroups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes butdontnecessarily meet every single point above please still get in to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

What We Offer

• Vibrant Culture: A supportive inclusive high-energy andvalues-driven team with a passion for our sport.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home alongside office connection days based on role requirements.
• Employee Wellbeing: Additional Wellbeing Leave Annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks.
• Paid Parental Leave Fertility Leave Birthday Leave.
• Pets in the Office Fridays Opportunity to attend Netball matches and free breakfast bar on-site

Other Information

The role is based at Netballs Head Office in Fitzroy/ the unique nature of the sports industry and the domestic & global reach of ourorganisation travelling and working outside oftraditional office hours may berequired. Our teams work flexibly and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with theirPeople Leader.

Applicationsclose24 May 2026at 9:00pm AEST.Pleasenotewe reserveourright to shortlistand interviewprior to the advertisement expiry so if this sounds like you and we hope it does we encourage you tosubmityour applicationpromptly. We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Netball Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment and must be able tohold valid checks at all timesthroughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervisionsupportand training in their work withchildand adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborativesupportiveand diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion age disability sexual orientation genderidentificationor culture do not define you norimpactyour application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverseinclusiveand safe environment for all.