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 plan, Made in Netball, we have a clear vision to grow and evolve the game and strengthen its place in the lives of Australians for generations to come. It’s more than a plan; it’s a bold call to action, and we’re looking for people ready to step up and turn our ambition into reality.
At NA, you’ll contribute to a sport that connects communities, inspires excellence, and creates lasting impact. You’ll join a team that is passionate, and united by a shared purpose. Together, we are shaping the future of one of Australia’s most loved sports during a period of significant opportunity and momentum, as we look ahead to the 2027 Netball World Cup on home soil in Sydney as well as celebrate 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 game’s evolution.
This is your chance to play a meaningful role in the future of our great sport, helping ensure netball continues to thrive, inspire, and lead by example both on and off the court.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual for the role of Head of Integrity. Working closely with the General Manager, Legal & Integrity, this full-time, permanent position is responsible for leading a whole-of-sport integrity framework ensuring all netball participants – particularly children and vulnerable people – are safe, included, and supported. The position will oversee policy, 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:
- Leading and embedding Netball Australia’s integrity strategy, driving a strong, values-led culture and managing integrity risks, reporting, and continuous improvement across all levels of the sport.
- Overseeing the Integrity Policy Framework, and governance processes and registers, ensuring alignment with the National Integrity Framework, legislative requirements, and best practice, while monitoring regulatory changes and emerging threats.
- Managing all integrity complaints and investigations end-to-end, including breach notices, reports, tribunal matters, and stakeholder support, ensuring fair, transparent, and compliant outcomes nationwide.
- Leading core 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.
- Designing and delivering integrity education programs that build awareness, capability, and behavioural change across participants, workforce, and our Member Organisations.
- Ensuring the integrity of competitions, including player contracting, payments, and compliance with competition rules and frameworks.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Member Organisations, clubs, and key stakeholders, including Sport Integrity Australia, regulators, law enforcement, and industry partners.
- Supporting governance, reporting, funding opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to strategic and operational priorities.
Please note the above is a summary of the role requirements and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. For the full Position Description, please contact People & Culture Business Partner, Zade Allen at zade.allen@netball.com.au.
About You
We are looking for someone who possesses the following:
- Alignment to our NA Values – Belong, Be Bold, Be Your Best;
- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in investigation, law or sports governance or a related field;
- Extensive experience in strategic leadership, developing and implementing integrity frameworks, governance systems, compliance policies, and supporting board-level reporting;
- Strong expertise in 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, with proven experience working effectively 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 other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. 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.
What We Offer
- Vibrant Culture: A supportive, inclusive, high-energy, and values-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 Netball’s Head Office in Fitzroy/Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country. Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of traditional office hours may be required. Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their People Leader.
Applications close 24 May 2026 at 9:00pm AEST. Please note, we reserve our right to shortlist and interview prior to the advertisement expiry, so if this sounds like you, and we hope it does – we encourage you to submit your application promptly. 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 to hold valid checks at all times throughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborative, supportive, and diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or culture do not define you nor impact your application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for all.
