About the role

• The office of the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner was established on 1 February 2025 for the purposes of enforcing the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024.
• This role will help strengthen the integrity of racing and animal welfare in Tasmania.
• This critical role will provide high-level advice on legal and policy matters and contribute to the development and delivery of a diverse range of policy issues and priority projects of the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner. 
• You will support and assist with investigations and inquiries conducted by the on behalf of the Commissioner.
• You will prepare clear and concise written advice and recommendations on complex, sensitive, and confidential matters and issues.

About us

The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner is tasked with:

• Making integrity and animal welfare Standards in racing and monitoring the regulation and administration of racing. 
• Gathering information, holding investigations, conducting inquiries, and issuing recommendations to participants in the racing industry to assure racing integrity and animal welfare meet contemporary community expectations.
• Promoting compliance, facilitating engagement and cooperation in relation to racing integrity and animal welfare. 
• Providing advice and an annual report to the Minister for Racing that will be tabled in Parliament.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

Period of appointment

Until 30 June 2027.

Pre employment checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Crimes involving dishonesty including illegal betting or gambling.
• Serious traffic offences.
• Serious drug offences.
• Crimes of violence.

Essential requirements

• Current motor vehicle drivers’ licence.
• A Degree in Law and/or extensive experience in legislation and policy relating to sports integrity.

Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents

 Statement of Duties

 Advice to Applicants

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information please contact:

Sean Carroll
Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner
Email: Sean.Carroll@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0428 347 840