
Who we are
The Australian Government established our agency in 2020 to draw together the country’s existing sport integrity capabilities, knowledge and expertise, and to coordinate and develop new threat responses, including prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement programs.
Our role
Our role is to provide advice and assistance to counter the:
- use of prohibited substances and methods in sport
- abuse of children and other persons in a sporting environment
- manipulation of sporting competitions
- failure to protect members of sporting organisations and other persons in a sporting environment from bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment.
We work with sports to support their existing integrity functions or develop new capabilities, so they can protect their athletes and the competitions they govern.
We provide resources, capability and education to help sports, as well as offering an independent complaint handling model to address serious integrity issues that arise in sport around discrimination, abuse and the safeguarding of children.
CEO Snapshot 2025
The priorities of Sport Integrity Australia's CEO, our partnerships, reach, impact and future readiness.


Our focus
Our focus is policy development, intelligence, investigations (primarily of doping cases), and education, outreach and capability building. The agency continues to function as Australia's National Anti-Doping Organisation.
The Wood Review
The Report of the Review of Australia's Sports Integrity Arrangements (Wood Review) was presented to the Australian Government in March 2018.
In line with its terms of reference, the Review examined key Australian and international threats to the integrity of sport.
It made 52 recommendations across five key themes:
- A stronger response to match-fixing
- Regulation of sports wagering
- Enhancing Australia’s anti-doping capability
- The development of a National Sports Tribunal
- The development of a National Sports Integrity Commission
Report of review of Australia's Sport Integrity Arrangements
Government Response to the Wood Review
The Safeguarding the Integrity of Sport - Government Response to the Wood Review was released on 12 February 2019.
The Government supports the recommendations of the Wood Review. This means Australians can be confident that their sports will continue to be clean, fair, safe and inclusive.
Safeguarding the Integrity of Sport - Government Response to Wood Review
Legislation
The role and functions of Sport Integrity Australia are set out in the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 the Sport Integrity Australia Regulations 2020 and the National Anti-Doping scheme.
The agency is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Statement of Expectations
Statements of Expectations give greater clarity about the government's expectations and priorities about how the agency will fulfil its statutory responsibilities.
Statement of Intent
This statement outlines Sport Integrity Australia’s priorities and approach to achieving the goals and obligations referred to in the minister's Statement of Expectations.
The Start Line - Sport Integrity Australia documentary
The Start Line is a short documentary about how Sport Integrity Australia came into existence and why our nation needs an agency protecting the integrity of sport.
Minister for Sport
The Hon. Anika Wells MP
- Minister for Sport
- Minister for Communications
- Minister's parliamentary website
Employment
Working to protect sport together
Working with us means being part of a team that's dedicated to protecting the essence of sport – fairness, respect and integrity.
You'll contribute to meaningful work that safeguards athletes, promotes clean sport and tackles merging threats facing sport.
With a strong team culture, flexible work environment, and a mission that truly matters, Sport Integrity Australia offers a unique chance to help shape the future of Australian sport.
Current work and career opportunities:
Sport Integrity Australia careers
Sport Integrity Australia Enterprise Agreements
For details of our employment conditions see:
Work-life balance
We support flexible work arrangements, including:
- Access to flex time for APS1-6 staff.
- Time-in-lieu for EL staff.
- Flexibility for staff with family responsibilities, including carer's leave.
- Negotiable part-time working hours.
- Purchased leave.
Healthy workplace
Our employees are encouraged to maintain good health and active lifestyles. We care about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and making impactful change.
To support this, we provide:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides access to counselling services to help with work or personal issues.
- Influenza vaccinations for all interested staff.
Diversity and equality
We value and make use of the skills of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We respect the rights of all people. We are a safe workplace that champions diversity and equity. We have a sense of belonging and connectedness with each other and the agency. An organisation where people and their contributions are welcomed, respected and valued.
As part of this, we have the following:
- Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
Learning and development
Our employees are encouraged to develop new skills and experience. We provide staff with support, opportunities and assistance to do so.
We offer the following:
- Mentoring and coaching.
- Attendance at workshops and conferences.
- Targeted training programs.
- Accredited courses.
- Individual development plans that focus on capability needs.
- Study assistance.
Eligibility
- You must be an Australian citizen at the time you receive an offer of employment.
- You must be willing to undergo a national criminal history check (if needed).
- You must be able to gain and maintain a security clearance.
- You will need to provide proof of identity and citizenship.
- You may also undergo other eligibility and pre-employment checks.
- If you've accepted redundancy from an Australian Public Service (APS) agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer in the past 12 months, you may have restrictions on your employment. If subject to these restrictions, you can't apply for a job with us until your exclusion period ends.
Application
To apply for a position with us you need to submit an online application through our current opportunities page.
You will need to provide:
- Your personal details
- A pitch telling us how your skills, experience and qualifications makes you the best candidate for this opportunity.
- Your résumé, detailing your work experience and qualifications.
Once we receive your application, the selection committee will read it and determine whether you will be shortlisted for progression to the next stage of the assessment process.
Assessment
We use a range of techniques to assess and validate skills, experience, qualifications and fit for the role. This may include:
- Written tasks
- Phone or in-person interviews.
- Referee reports.
- Other assessments
You should be available for assessment from the date applications close. If you will not be contactable for any length of time during the selection process, you should advise the relevant contact officer.
Referees
Referee reports from a current supervisor or someone who has supervised you in a recent position, enable the selection committee to verify the information obtained in your application and during assessment activities.
Your referees may be contacted at any stage during the selection process.
It is important that you advise your referees you have applied for a role at Sport Integrity Australia, and that you feel confident they will be able to support the information you have provided.
Outcome
We make all selection decisions based on merit.
This means that the:
- Selection process is fair and consistent.
- Assessment is based on the inherent requirements of the role.
- Process determines the best person for the role is selected.
We will contact you to advise you of the outcome by phone or email.
If you are placed in a merit pool, this means that while you may not receive an offer of employment in the process you applied for, you may be considered for similar roles that arise in Sport Integrity Australia over the next 12 months.
Commencement
If you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to discuss your engagement. This will include things like your classification, salary, security clearance and start date. You will also need to complete any relevant new starter paperwork.
Security Clearance
It is important to note that before you can commence at Sport Integrity Australia, you must undergo a security assessment (referee and Australian Federal Police check) and gain a valid security clearance. This will usually take 6 weeks but can take longer in some circumstances.
Questions?
If you have questions about the application or selection process, please email: recruitment@sportintegrity.gov.au
Our values
Key numbers
sport participants attended sessions provided by our Education team in 2024–25.
sport integrity related inquiries were assessed by our Integrity Complaints team.
sports signed to the National Integrity Framework, via our Sports Partnerships team.
Our people
Hear from some of our people across different teams, about why they are passionate about their work at Sport Integrity Australia.
Sport offers a space to sit with your fellow person and share in an experience, to talk about the next day, to remember in cultural history.
— Rima Chakrabarty, Senior Science Officer
One of the greatest assets at Sport Integrity Australia is the huge amount of knowledge across the various teams.
— James Moller, Head of International Relationships and Strategy
Corporate
Established in July 2020, the agency brought together Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the National Integrity of Sport Unit (NISU) and the national integrity programs of Sport Australia as one entity, providing national coordination and streamlined support to sports, and sport sector stakeholders.
Find information that is specific to our corporate work, including:
- Annual Report
- APS employee census
- Breaches of the APS Code of Conduct
- Child Safe Commitment
- Corporate Plan
- Emissions Reduction Plan
- File list
Finance
We are funded by the Australian Government to carry out services and programs. These services and programs are designed to protect sporting integrity and the health of athletes in Australia.
ABN: 70 588 505 483
- ASDMAC and ADAMS Privacy Policies
- Athlete Privacy
- Privacy - Doping Report
- Privacy - Integrity Complaint
- Privacy - Integrity Report
Advisory Groups
Advisory Council
The Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council gives high-level advice to help guide our work. It advises the CEO on their responsibilities and the agency's role. It also provides advice to the Minister on how the agency is performing.
This helps us better understand and respond to integrity threats, especially where sport and organised crime intersect. The relationship also allows us to build stronger partnerships with sport to promote a clean, fair and safe sporting environment.
Ms Kenny is the Chair of the Advisory Council. She is currently a legal consultant, after 20 years as a corporate partner at major international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
Ms Kenny has significant skills and experience in sport law matters and combines a corporate law practice with a sports related practice advising on numerous transactions, disputes and issues including doping, gambling and integrity matters.
Ms Kenny has competed internationally including at the windsurfing exhibition event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and was a member of Australian Sailing's Olympic Selection Panel in 2008, 2012 and 2016. She is the current Vice-President of World Sailing.
Ms Anderson is currently a Board Member of the Australian Sports Commission, the former CEO of Paralympics Australia, and former Chair of the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs (National Rugby League) with 30 years involvement both in Australia and globally in the sports business industry.
Mr Sutherland is the CEO of Golf Australia, the former CEO of Cricket Australia (2001-2018), and current Director of; GameOn Holdings Pty Ltd, Geelong Football Club (Australian Football League) the ICC T20 World Cup 2020, and Dunrobin Advisory Services Pty Ltd.
Ms Mitchell's background includes over 35 years' experience as a public servant, most recently as Australia's first National Children's Commissioner within the Australian Human Rights Commission, with responsibility for promoting the rights and wellbeing of Australia's children.
Prior to this, she was the New South Wales Commissioner for Children and Young People.
Ms Carroll was appointed as Queensland Police Commissioner in mid-2019. She is the first female Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Prior to her current appointment, she was Commissioner of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services from 2015 until 2019.
Ms Carroll has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Griffith University and an Associate Diploma in Community Welfare from James Cook University.
Mr Goodwin is a Barrister at the Victorian Bar who practises primarily in commercial and public law.
He was a Junior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory and is currently Junior Counsel Assisting the Yoorrook Truth-telling Commission in Victoria. Mr Goodwin is a member of the Yuin people of the South Coast of New South Wales.
He currently serves on several boards, including the Museums Victoria Board and the Human Rights Law Centre, Melbourne.
Mr Goodwin has a Bachelor of Arts and Laws (Hons) from the Australian National University, and a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School.
Ms Leigh has been Director-General, ACT Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, and Head of the ACT Public Service, since early 2014.
Prior to taking up her present position she was Director-General, ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate (2009 – 2014) and First Assistant Secretary (and acting Deputy Secretary) with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department (1999 – 2009).
Ms Leigh has a master’s in international law (ANU); an LLB Hons (ANU); a BA (Griffith); and is a Graduate of the AICD.
She is also a Board Member of the ANZ School of Government and the ACT Institute of Public Administration.
Ms Murphy is a Paralympic Swimmer and a member of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team. She has been selected for five consecutive Australian Swim Teams and was appointed as the Dolphins Swim Team leader in 2017. She won a silver medal at the Rio Paralympic Games.
She has been a team member and Paralympic Education Program presenter with Paralympics Australia since 2019 and is also an Education Presenter for Sport Integrity Australia and a ‘Game Changer’ with Sporting Wheelies, Brisbane (a community / school-based disability training program).
She works at the Minerva Network Executive Office managing the QAS partnership and was a Community Custodian with Lifeline / AIS (2019 – 2021).
Ms Murphy has a Bachelor of Business degree from Griffith University.
Professor Nimphius is an academic and community leader with expertise in high performance sport, athlete health, ethics, gender equity, diversity and inclusion, and education and learning.
She is an Independent Expert on the Scientific Panel of the European Club Association, Chair of the ECU Pride Committee, and former Board Member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. She currently provides leadership and expertise in university strategy, sport and inclusion as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) at Edith Cowan University.
Professor Nimphius holds a PhD in Sports Science (ECU); an MSc in Exercise Science (Appalachian State); dual BSc degrees in Sports Management and Human Biology (Barton College); and is a Graduate of the AICD.
Dr Halliday is a dual Olympian and a three-time world-champion in lightweight rowing. She rowed for South Australia on nine occasions for six victories in Interstate Regattas and won numerous Australian titles at the Australian National Championships before swapping her sculling shell for a bicycle, training with the South Australian Sports Institute squad.
While riding for MB Cycles, Halliday won her first ever cycle tour, the NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand in February 2009.
In 2011 Dr Halliday endured a traumatic brain injury and has made a long, but remarkable recovery. She has a B.Soc.Sci (Psychology), B.Media, B.Hlth.Sci and PhD OLY.
Athlete Advisory Group
We are united by a shared mission to earn the trust of athletes, sports organisations and fans by ensuring a fair and level playing field for all. Achieving this requires strong partnerships with everyone who plays a role in the sporting landscape.
Athletes, who have first hand experience of the sporting environment and its pressures, are uniquely positioned to help us understand integrity risks.
Through the Athlete Advisory Group, we gain valuable insights that guide our strategic direction and inform education initiatives, helping us address the real-world challenges that can impact the integrity of sport.
If you would like to get in touch with the Athlete Advisory Group email: aagsecretariat@sportintegrity.gov.au
- Former Australian tennis player
- Professional debut 2005
- Career high singles 305 ranking, Career high doubles ranking 125
- 1 x ITF Singles title
- 13 x ITF Doubles titles
- Australian Junior Fed Cup team (2006)
- Australian Open Singles (2007, 2008)
- Australian Open Doubles (2008, 2009, 2016 - 2019).
- Former Australian international netball player. Diamond #144 (86 Test Caps)
- 3 x World Championship player with the Australian Diamonds (2007, 2011, 2015)
- Commonwealth games Gold Medallist (2014) and Silver Medallist (2010)
- ANZ Championship premiership player and joint season MVP (2011)
- Suncorp Super Netball Player - 235 Domestic National League games
- President of the Australian Netball Players Association 2018 - 2020.
- Olympic rower
- 2 x World Rowing Championship Gold medallist
- World Rowing Championship Bronze medallist
- 11 x Australian National Champion
- Gold medal at Henley Women’s Regatta, UK
- Former NSW State board member
- Former elite trampolinist
- 2 x Olympian
- 11 x Australian National Champion
- Senior Elite Athlete of the
- Year (2011–2014, 2016, 2017)
- Australian Team representative in over 35 International competitions (2006–2017)
- Gymnastics Australia Athletes representative for Trampoline
- Paralympic triathlete
- 5 x Australian National Paratriathlon Champion
- 4 x Oceanic Paratriathlon Champion
- Triathlon Australia’s Male Paratriathlon 2021 Performance of the Year award
- Chairperson of the Triathlon Australia Elite Athlete Committee
- Member of World Triathlon Athlete Committee
- Member of the NSWIS Athlete Advisory Group
- Lifeline Community Custodian
- Australian Javelin Thrower. Australian Senior Team Member #1212
- 2022 World Athletics Championships Representative
- Oceania Champion
- 3 x Open Australian National Championship and 2 x Oceania Championship Medallist
- PhD in Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Member of the WAIS Athlete Advisory Committee
- SIA Education Officer 2019 – present.
- Former elite level weightlifter
- Competed for over 20 years both domestically and internationally
- 2 x Olympian
- 4 x Commonwealth Games (winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals)
- 11 x national champion
- Former Australian Weightlifting Federation board director
- Former Australian Rhythmic gymnast
- Represented Australia at 2024 Olympics
- 2 x Commonwealth Games (winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals)
- 5 x Maccabiah Games Bronze Medallist (2022)
- 4 x Australian Championships All-around Champion (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
- Represented Australia at 5 x World Championships
- Oceania Championships All-around Champion (2024).
- 4 x Olympian (water polo)
- 2 x Olympic Bronze medallist
- Sport Integrity Australia education presenter
- Education Presenter at Australian Institute of Sport Respectful Behaviours Program
- Head Coach at Brisbane Girls Grammar School
- West Coast Eagles AFL player
- Played 147 AFL games
- West Coast Co-Captain 2014
- 2014 John Worsfold Medallist (Best & Fairest)
- AFL Players Association players delegate
- International Testing Agency athlete ambassador
- Current Rugby Union player
- ACT Brumbies 2022 – present
- Current Rugby Union Players Association Player Delegate
- Australian Sevens player (2017 – 2020)
- Shawn Mackay award for Australian Sevens player of the year (2018)
- Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018
- Rugby Sevens World Cup San Francisco 2018
- Named in the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Dream Team 2017-2018, also being named as 1 of 3 World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year nominees.
- Paralympian (Wheelchair basketball)
- World Championship silver medallist
- Commonwealth Games silver medallist
- Paralympics Australia’s Athlete Commission
- RADA’s Athlete Committee
- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council
- Former Australian diver
- 5 x Olympian
- Olympic Silver (2008) and Bronze (2020) Medallist
- 5 x Commonwealth Games (winning 3 x Gold, 2 x Silver medals)
- 8 x World Championships (winning 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze medals)
- Flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Australian team debut at 13 years of age at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games
- Member of the Australian Diving Team for 19 years.
Culture and Safety Advisory Committee
The Culture and Safety Advisory Committee brings together independent experts and provides a critical voice for people from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience and other expertise. It represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), disability and LGBTQ+ communities.
The Committee’s purpose is to support SIA and provide vital insights and guidance to strengthen prevention and protection strategies that address racism and discrimination, which in turn will improve integrity, safety and inclusion across Australian sport.
It supports a vision of a co-deigned approach with community, particularly focussed on interventions like the Culture and Safety Strategy – which aims to support sport in utilising cultural safety practices and protocols through an integrity lens. As a collective, we aim to safeguard the future of sport by helping to foster safe, fair and inclusive sporting environments for all Australians.
Member profiles
- Nationally recognised leader in sport, accessibility, and public affairs, with over 35 years’ executive experience across
government and community sectors. - Deaf since birth and a trailblazing athlete, Dean made history as
the first deaf person globally to compete in the decathlon at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, representing Australia. - Holds a master's in marketing and has led multiple national and international organisations, including Deaf Children Australia, LINK Community Transport and the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council.
- Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and awarded the Edwin Flack Award for distinguished service to athletics and inclusion.
- Served on numerous boards and advisory bodies, including Deaf Sports Australia, YMCA Victoria, and the Independent Advisory Council for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and played a pivotal role in lobbying for the establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
- Advocate for disability rights and accessibility, pioneering assistive technologies and driving inclusive change across sport and public services.
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in child safety and social policy reform.
- Advocate for children’s and women’s rights, with a focus on safety and wellbeing.
- Passionate about sport’s role in inclusion, confidence, and gender equity.
- Active runner and coach, with firsthand insight into sport’s community impact.
- Leads improvement initiatives at Services for Children and Families, Tasmania, and contributes to gender equity through Women Supporting Women in Leadership.
- Experienced in governance, policy, and gender equity leadership.
- Experienced Aboriginal affairs leader with over 30 years in government, sport, and community advocacy.
- Has held numerous senior roles including:
- Executive Director, Aboriginal Strategy and Outcomes, NSW Government
- General Manager, Indigenous Strategy, National Rugby League
- Director, Kyma Group.
- Awarded a Public Service Medal for leadership in strengthening Aboriginal community governance through the Murdi Paaki Indigenous Trial.
- Passionate advocate for First Nations self-determination and economic independence.
- Former elite sprinter with over 20 years’ experience in child safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion, and safe sport across grassroots and international levels.
- Founder and inaugural CEO of YMCA Safeguarding, leading the development of a national framework supporting thousands of children annually.
- Held senior roles with British Tennis and Arsenal FC, delivering inclusive sport initiatives and resources.
- Executive Director of Child Safeguarding at the Australian Childhood Foundation, partnering with organisations to strengthen safety and inclusion.
- Advisor to FIFA, IOC, and national bodies on cultural change and safeguarding standards; inaugural Safety and Wellbeing Champion for the National Office for Child Safety.
- Proud gay man and advocate for equity and inclusion, with Board roles Pride Cup and Safe Sport International.
- General Manager of Strategy, People and Culture at the Tasmania Devils Football Club.
- Passionate about diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to creating environments where people thrive.
- Committed to driving gender equity in sport.
- Former board member of the Tasmania JackJumpers.
- Career spans senior roles in corporates, consulting and sport.
- Focuses on driving innovation, equity, and organisational excellence.
- Mitch is a photographer, filmmaker, and advocate for social change, visibility, gender equality and inclusion, running their business for 20 years.
- Mitch has begun a new role working to expand Proud 2 Play’s Rainbow Ready sports inclusion program nationally.
- Their award-winning debut feature documentary Equal the Contest exploring a gender-diverse community AFL club, is currently screening on SBS on Demand.
- Having lived experience as a non-binary queer person informs their work, which amplifies underrepresented voices.
- Mitch has served on the boards of Food is Free Inc, Art Gallery of Ballarat and Women’s Health Grampians.
- Proud Woromi and Yuin man with over 30 years’ experience in Indigenous affairs and elite sport.
- Founder of Killara Foundation and majority owner of The Bulwul Njindiwan Group, focused on community-led initiatives in employment, health, housing, and sport.
- Committed to building strong, culturally safe communities through leadership, governance, and collaboration.
- Holds advisory roles with Athletics Australia, Australian Olympic Committee, Commonwealth Games Australia, and Tennis Australia, plus board positions with the Eye and Ear Hospital and Box Hill Institute.
- Serves as a Koori Court Elder/Respected Person in Victoria, supporting culturally informed justice processes.
- Two-time Olympian and current national record holder for 110m hurdles; served as Deputy Chef de Mission at the Paris 2024 Olympics.