Senior Sport Operations Officer

• APS Level 6, $109,508 - $119,513
• ACT
• Ongoing

• Salary: $109,508 - $119,513
• Location: ACT
• Ongoing

Sport Integrity Australia are looking to fill the role of Senior Sport Operations Officer - APS Level 6

About the role

The Senior Sport Operations Officer is responsible for assisting with the delivery of an innovative and informed anti-doping testing for Australian sport.

The Senior Sport Operations Officer achieves this through leading a dedicated team ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements and fostering resilient and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.

Key duties and accountabilities 

The duties of the Senior Sport Operations Officer include, but is not limited to:

• Assist in the development of an innovative and informed anti-doping testing program for Australian sport.
• Manage a team to implement Sport Integrity Australia’s Anti-Doping Testing Program.
• Ensure compliance with international requirements such as the International Standard for Testing and Investigations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of sport risk profiles.
• Represent and contribute to relevant Sport Integrity Australia operational meetings on behalf of Sport Operations
• Assist with the development and implementation of anti-doping intervention strategies in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports relating to the performance of Sport Operations activities and functions.
• Identify risk and sensitivities in Sport Operations activities and escalate as necessary.
• Manage relationships with professional sports, including the day-to-day administration of user-pays contracts.
• Add value to the anti-doping community.

The key accountabilities of the Senior Sport Operations Officer include, but is not limited to:

• Delivery of an innovative and informed anti-doping testing program for Australian sport.
• Contribute to the activities of the Sport Operations Team in accordance with Sport Integrity Australia’s legislative framework, the World Anti-Doping Code, and Sport Integrity Australia’s operating model.
• Implement test planning services within the allocated resources.
• Implement test planning services under contract within Australian Government requirements and in line with contract deliverables.
• Ensure that the APS Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
• Endorse and encourage ‘best practice’ recordkeeping in accordance with Sport Integrity Australia’s Record Keeping Policy and Information Governance Framework.
• Cooperate with the employer and comply with all relevant legislation and Sport Integrity Australia’s health and safety policies, procedures and instructions and Sport Integrity Australia’s ICT and Information Governance Framework.
• Work and act safely and take all reasonable care to protect personal health and safety and the health and safety of others.

What we are looking for (selection criteria):

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and deliver complex operational activities, managing competing demands to achieve high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse information, assess risks and opportunities, and contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies, plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes and manage sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, and enabling individuals and teams to achieve organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, manage risk, uphold governance and compliance requirements, and operate with professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, briefs and recommendations, and effectively convey information to a range of audiences.

How to apply

For information about the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

To apply you will need to:

• upload your current resume
• provide referee details (current supervisor)
• a pitch addressing the selection criteria

Applications close at 11.30 p.m. (AEST) Sunday 13th September 2026.

If you have any enquiries regarding the position above, please contact:
Contact Name: Steve Northey
Contact Email: *************@sportintegrity.gov.au
Contact Phone (if any): 02 6222 4***

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