Everyone plays here

 5 Weeks Leave Cover Opportunity to drive Governance Excellence and boost your skills with the Office of Sport!

• Unique opportunity to drive strategic governance, risk management, and compliance excellence
• Salary ranges from $110,266 to $ 122,058 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary full-time assignment to provide leave cover across two periods - 20 May 2025 up until 4 June 2025 and 7 July 2025 up until 25 July 2025
• Hybrid work arrangements will be considered

About the role

 The Governance Officer plays a crucial role in shaping and maintaining the Office’s governance frameworks. This position ensures compliance, strategic alignment, and effective risk management. Responsibilities span across internal audit programs, regulatory compliance, and corporate planning, supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of governance initiatives that strengthen organisational integrity.

A key aspect of the role involves supporting governance projects to ensure processes and reporting mechanisms align with both strategic goals and legislative requirements. Systematic risk management is a priority, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, treated, monitored, escalated, and reported appropriately. Additionally, compliance standards are monitored to identify gaps and recommend improvements, maintaining regulatory adherence.

Managing diverse internal stakeholders is a challenge, requiring coordination and collaboration to foster a proactive governance culture. This role involves engaging and educating teams across a geographically dispersed organisation while staying current with legislative and policy developments. Providing expert advice and driving continuous improvement are essential to strengthening governance outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Governance Officer.PDF

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need a solid understanding of governance frameworks and risk management principles. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be important in fostering a culture of compliance and governance excellence. The ability to think strategically, solve problems, and turn regulatory requirements into practical actions will support success in the role.

Knowledge of internal audit programs, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring will help in making informed decisions and providing governance support. Analytical skills, attention to trends, and the ability to offer insights will contribute to positive outcomes. Good organisational skills will be necessary to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

Beyond technical skills, a proactive and adaptable approach will be valuable. The ability to navigate governance challenges and build strong relationships across teams will be key to success in this role. Simplifying governance concepts and encouraging stakeholder engagement will ensure effective implementation and lasting impact.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Manager Audit Risk & Governance, Felicity McIntyre via email: Felicity.McIntyre@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 enabling 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?

Your online application 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)

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 and pre-employment checks.

Applications close:  Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11.55pm 

Contact for enquiries: Felicity.McIntyre@sport.nsw.gov.au

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, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

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 temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.