Everyone plays here
Step into the ring of regulation – become a Combat Sport Inspector
- Ensuring safety, compliance and integrity in combat sports – join the frontline of fair play in your next challenge
- Salary rate $46.36 per hour + loading & allowances
- Casual opportunities available across Sydney and regional NSW
About the role
Combat Sport Inspectors are responsible for monitoring compliance at combat sport contests and weigh-ins across NSW. They ensure events are held in accordance with the Combat Sports Act 2013, related regulations, and Authority Rules. Combat Sport Inspectors also record contest results and prepare compliance reports.
The role involves making quick, informed decisions in public, high-pressure environments, including stopping contests or removing participants when required. Inspectors must clearly communicate legislative requirements and represent the Combat Sports Authority at events.
For more information read the full Role Description: Combat Sports Inspector
About you
You are someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can confidently apply legislation in real-time. You are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding safety and integrity in combat sports. You communicate clearly, make sound decisions under pressure, and work collaboratively with stakeholders, our ideal candidate will bring to the role:
- Strong personal motivation and commitment to learning and development.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and respectfully.
- Analytical thinking to solve problems and make evidence-based decisions.
- Confidence in giving directions and making decisions in live sporting environments.
- Understanding of project coordination and risk management.
- Ethical conduct and resilience in challenging situations.
Experience in compliance roles, particularly field based compliance monitoring, within other government departments is highly regarded.
Combat sport contests are held all around NSW, applicants from regional areas are encouraged to apply. As the majority of combat sport contests are held on weekends in the evenings, this is when the majority of Combat Sport Inspector’s work is conducted.
Essential Requirements
- Current Class C driver licence
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. You will also need to arrange a paid Working with Children Check, at your own expense.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Compliance & Enforcement Officer, Angus Henderson via email: angus.henderson@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)
- As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions:
- Describe a time when you had to interpret and apply legislation, policy, or regulatory requirements. What was the context, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome. If applicable, include any experience in a live or public setting.
- Provide an example of a situation where you had to make a real-time decision that affected the continuation or outcome of an event. What led to the decision, how did you handle it, and what was the result.
It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.
Applications close: Monday, 17 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Contact for enquiries: angus.henderson@sport.nsw.gov.au or (02) 8754 8885s
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.
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.
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