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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

APS Values

We adhere to the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct.

Accountability

Everyone is responsible for their actions, performance and decisions.

Respect

We engage professionally, treating each other and stakeholders with dignity, courtesy and openness.

Collaboration

We share knowledge, information and ideas, working together to achieve positive outcomes.

Trust

We foster positive and professional relationships with each other and stakeholders.

Inclusion

We are a safe workplace that champions diversity and equity.

Key numbers

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Our people

Hear from some of our people across different teams, about why they are passionate about their work at Sport Integrity Australia.

Rima Chakrabarty, Senior Science Officer at Sport Integrity Australia uses a laptop

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

Rima's role

James Moller, Head of International Relationships and Strategy at Sport Integrity Australia

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

Our international relationships