ABOUT THE COMPANY
This is your opportunity to join a prominent, well-established national sporting organisation that plays a key role across both professional and grassroots levels. With a strong commitment to integrity, inclusion, and safety, this organisation fosters a high-performance environment while remaining deeply connected to community values. You’ll join a collaborative team in their Integrity Unit, contributing to initiatives that have a real impact across the game.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a key position within the organisation’s Integrity Unit, responsible for ensuring the consistent implementation and evolution of safeguarding practices across the sport. Reporting to the General Manager of Player Safety, Research & Policy, the role acts as the central point of contact for child safeguarding matters. You’ll work closely with state bodies, internal stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure best practice and policy compliance are embedded throughout the organisation.

DUTIES

• Lead national safeguarding strategy and ensure alignment with relevant legislation across all jurisdictions
• Stay across state-based legislation and child safety requirements, including nuanced legal differences across Australia
• Maintain and evolve the organisation’s Child Safe Safeguarding Framework
• Collaborate with state bodies, clubs, and internal stakeholders to implement consistent standards
• Review and manage broader organisational policies (10–20% of the role)
• Support the triage of incidents and contribute to complaint handling processes
• Provide policy advice and guidance across the organisation
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that support behavioural and cultural consistency across the sport
• Partner with relevant agencies, including Sport Integrity Australia, on reviews and recommendations

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in child safeguarding, child protection, or compliance-related roles
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
• Background in government, education, sport, or community services highly regarded
• Experience developing and maintaining policies in complex, stakeholder-rich environments
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across all levels
• Relevant qualifications in child protection, policy, compliance, or legal disciplines are highly desirable

BENEFITS

• Work with a nationally recognised sporting organisation with meaningful impact
• Collaborate with an experienced and high-performing Integrity and Legal team
• Flexibility offered within a full-time, office-based role
• Contribute to shaping a safe and consistent sporting culture
• Be part of a values-led organisation committed to continuous improvement

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2–3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted
candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.

Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. We ask that all interested candidates please apply online and wait to hear from us. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome, so you will not be left wondering.

Lotus People are proud to have been awarded Best Agency for Candidate Experience for five consecutive years. We look forward to providing you with a positive and respectful experience.