• Be a part of one of Australia’s most internationally successful elite sports
• An engaging & flexible workplace, with a strong culture and stand-out perks!
• L&D-oriented, Hockey Australia offers ample opportunities for career development

About Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos.

As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.

About the Role

The role will lead the National Integrity Framework and related policies into all levels of the sport to ensure members have confidence that they are participating in a safe, clean, inclusive, and fair sport, and act as the main point of contact for integrity and complaint related matters for HA.

Key Responsibilities

Integrity Leadership

• Oversee implementation of the National Integrity Framework and related policies.
• Manage relationships with key integrity bodies including Sport Integrity Australia and the National Sports Tribunal.
• Lead the Safe Hockey program to ensure child-safe environments.
• Act as the primary contact for integrity and complaints, ensuring effective resolution in line with policy.
• Provide expert guidance to Member Associations on integrity matters and policy breaches.

Governance Excellence

• Drive best-practice governance across the organisation.
• Maintain and evolve the HA Governance Framework, including delegations and regulatory compliance.
• Provide secretariat support for the Integrity & Risk Unit and Ethics & Governance Committee.

Strategic Risk Management

• Lead the development and implementation of HA’s Risk Management Policy and Risk Register.
• Deliver strategic advice on emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee risk identification, assessment, and monitoring across all programs and operations.

Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated experience in the Australian sport sector, particularly in the provision of advice in areas including member protection, child safeguarding, Anti-Doping and corruption in sport. Experience in analysing complex information and developing plans to achieve desired and timely outcomes
• Ability to evaluate and manage complaints and reports in a fair and impartial manner
• Due to the nature of the sporting industry, irregular hours, including weekend and after-hours work will be required from time to time.

Benefits and Culture

Based at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville, Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, free onsite gym access, extra leave days, and retail discounts amongst other things.

Remuneration

Hockey Australia will offer an industry competitive salary dependent upon the successful applicant's skills and experience.

How to Apply

• Full position description available on request.
• If this sounds like you, please apply with a current resume and a covering letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role to Nicole Adams (employment@hockey.org.au) or via the SportsPeople application process. 
• If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!
• Hockey Australia is a welcoming place where we seek to engage respectfully with people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. All applications are gratefully received, and applicants will be considered on their ability to do the job and alignment to our values.
• All employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 21st September but will be reviewed as they come in so don't hesitate to apply today!