The Sport Partnerships team builds strong, authentic relationships with National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (NSODs), State Institutes and Academies of Sport (SIS/SAS) and state government departments with responsibility for integrity and sport and recreation. Through these partnerships, we work collaboratively to strengthen Australia’s sport integrity system and uplift integrity capability across the sector.

With a wealth of experience in the sport sector, the team maintains deep, comprehensive knowledge of sport and its operating environment at every level – from high-performance to grassroots participation. This insight positions the team as trustedsport advisers within the agency, supporting teams to understand the perspectives, operating environments and nuances of sport to inform sound decision making. The Sport Partnerships team work across business areas to influence positive outcomes, champion sport integrity, and ensure our partners receive coordinated support and advice.

In 2026/27, the team’s priority work with its partners includes:

- Reviewing the National Integrity Frameworkand supporting sports with the implementation of revised policies.
- Expanding and strengthening the State and National Integrity Manager Program, ensuring consistent integrity capability across jurisdictions.
- Supporting sports to implement the 2027 WAD Code updatesand associated standards.
- Delivering and embedding the recent Sport Integrity Assurance Framework, helping sports assess, enhance and demonstrate their integrity maturity.





These priorities reflect the Sport Partnerships team’s commitment to working with sport to create a system that is robust, trusted, and fit for the future.

The State Integrity Manager will engage with key state-based stakeholders, primarily State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (SSODs), the Victorian Government, Sport and Experience Economy Branch, VicSport and other sector bodies. The purpose of the role is to increase the awareness of Sport Integrity Australia’s functions, support SSO/SSOD’s to implement national policies in Victoria increase their integrity capability and respond appropriately to integrity matters that arise.

Candidates should note that the Victorian State Integrity Manager will sit with VicSport, the peak body for sport and active recreation in Victoria. VicSport offices are located in Albert Park, Melbourne. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to VicSport policies and procedures.

The key aspect of the State Integrity Manager role is the alignment between national and state level integrity initiatives, including but not limited to; increased collaboration and communication between Sport Integrity Australia and SSO/SSODs.





The role will act as a conduit between all state and national bodies to enhance sport integrity capability across the sports system as aligned with Sport Integrity Australia’s Corporate Plan.

The Victorian State Integrity Manager will play a key role in connecting and aligning the work of key partners including sport advocacy groups, state government agencies, State Minister’s Office and any other key partners or agencies relevant to the priorities of Sport Integrity Australia. The role will represent the agency at relevant forums and will identify opportunities to meet with key stakeholders, deliver education and develop supporting resources.

The key duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

- Lead Sport Integrity Australia's engagement with SSOs, SSODs, government agencies and key stakeholders across Victoria.
- Drive the adoption and implementation of the National Integrity Framework and Sport Integrity Policy Standards.
- Support sporting organisations to strengthen integrity capability, policies, complaints management and reporting practices.
- Facilitate appropriate and timely information sharing between Sport Integrity Australia, the Victorian Government, VicSport and sporting organisations on integrity matters, emerging risks, complaints trends and sector issues, in accordance with relevant privacy, confidentiality and information-sharing requirements.
- Deliver integrity education, awareness and stakeholder engagement initiatives, including Member Protection Information Officer training, as required.
- Establish and coordinate state integrity networks and collaborative forums. <

📌 State Integrity Manager – Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Sport Integrity Australia
📍 Melbourne