Manager Governance Risk and Compliance

As the Manager Governance, Risk and Compliance, you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the Office of Sport's governance, risk and compliance capability. Leading a multi-disciplinary team, you will partner with senior executives, committees and key stakeholders to deliver trusted and customer focused advice, enterprise-wide risk management, assurance activities and governance frameworks that support informed decision-making and organisational integrity.  

This role also oversees key functions including compliance, internal audit, ministerial services, privacy and information access, ensuring the organisation meets its legislative and regulatory obligations while driving a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. 

You are an experienced governance, risk and compliance leader with a strong track record of providing strategic customer focused advice and influencing outcomes in complex environments. You bring exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legislative, risk and assurance requirements into practical business solutions. A collaborative and values-driven leader, you are passionate about building organisational capability, strengthening accountability and fostering a strong culture of integrity and continuous improvement. 

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.  

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, 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 a place for all people in NSW.  

Your online application must include: 

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 page) 
• 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. 

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