Everyone plays here

• Partnering for Trust, Performance, and Public Confidence
• Salary ranges from $149,739 to $ 173,174 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary full-time opportunity of up to 12 months based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role
Join the Office of Sport as our Manager Audit, Risk and Governance and play a pivotal role in shaping the integrity and resilience of our organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you’ll lead the development and implementation of robust governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and audit processes across all divisions and entities. This is a high-impact role where your strategic advice will influence decision-making at the highest levels, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a driven professional with advanced capabilities in integrity, communication, problem-solving, and delivering results. You’ll manage relationships with internal stakeholders, statutory authorities, and external auditors, while navigating complex governance challenges in a dynamic public sector environment. If you’re passionate about public value, thrive in a leadership role, and want to contribute to healthier communities through sport and active recreation, we invite you to apply.

For more information read the full Role Description:  RD - Manager Audit, Risk & Governance.pdf

About you

• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Director People & Culture, Erin Torsello via email: erin.torsello@sport.nsw.gov.au

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’, we are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

For your online application to be considered it must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

Applications close:  Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, and the Employee Assistance Program.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.