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Netball Australia (NA) is the driving force behind netball in Australia, shaping the game from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball (WN), NA oversees national teams, the elite Suncorp Super Netball league, and fosters the sport at every levelfrom local courts to the global stage.For nearly 100 years, NA has led, inspired, and supported a myriad of opportunities for thousands of communities and millions of Australians to play, deliver, watch, and ultimately love our sport.With over 8.2 million Australians interested in netball, and over 4 million considered to be core fans of Suncorp Super Netball, our game is in great shape with the incredible success of our elite competitions propelling strong participation and fanbase growth domestically and globally.We are rightly proud of our heritage, our standing, and our successes. Few teams in any sport, and even fewer organisations in any industry, enjoy the position and the positive pressure of being No. 1 in the World! You will be joining a team of passionate individuals who take pride in their skills, love what they do and thoroughly enjoy being part of making Netball one of the most loved sports in Australia.On the cusp of our centenary, and significant opportunity leading into the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, there has never been a more exciting time to join.Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for overseeing all of Netball Australias governance, legal and integrity obligations and requirements across the organisation. The role is also responsible for the company secretariat function of NA and support for the NA Chair, Board, CEO and Executive as well as external stakeholders. This is a full-time opportunity working on a permanent basis with direct and indirect reports.ABOUT THE ROLE1. Company SecretaryAdvising the Board and sub-committees on governance matters;Monitoring that Board and sub-committee policy and procedures are followed;Coordinating the timely completion and despatch of board and committee papers, with the Board Executive Support Officer and CEO;Ensuring that the business at board and committee meetings is accurately captured in the minutes;Ensuring compliance with ASIC and other regulations and reporting requirements, including oversight of registers and records;Providing or procuring advice for the Board regarding application of the Corporations Act, the company constitution and others;Development, communication and implementation of compliance policies, processes and procedures;Advising the board on good practice in corporate governance;Safeguarding the integrity of the organisation by promoting the compliance framework;Ensuring the board has the information it needs to make informed decisions;With the NA Chair, coordinating and supporting regular board performance reviews;Being involved in matters relating to risk management, legal, corporate responsibility, board policy formulation.2. IntegrityEnsuring compliance with the National Integrity Framework, through compliance with the Sport Integrity Australia Policy Standards, and regular updates of the Netball Integrity Policy Framework, with SSN Clubs and Member Organisations;Overseeing the SSN League integrity and compliance program, including SSN Policies as defined in the Team License Agreement and auditing programs across each of the Policies;3. Anti-CorruptionImplement and lead operations of NA''s Anti-Corruption program;Manage stakeholder relationships including with government agencies, betting agencies and integrity service providers;Work with sports wagering providers around product fees, sports betting monitoring and approved bet types;Manage investigations, including match fixing, as required;Liaise with and manage NAs relationships with law enforcement agencies dedicated to anti-corruption in Australian sport;Be NAs principal point of contact with external anti-corruption units and with other national and international anti-corruption units;Act as principal point of contact for any player, official or staff reporting corrupt conduct.4. Anti-DopingImplement and lead NAs anti-doping strategy, in conjunction with the NA Chief Medical Officer;Manage stakeholder relationships including with government agencies and Anti-Doping Medical advisors;Support the NA Chief Medical Officer to maintain and enforce the key principles and guidelines including those detailed in the Netball Integrity Framework;Oversee compliance of primary care personnel with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Athlete Management System (AMS) requirements;Manage relationship with Sports Integrity Australia and assist in developing anti-doping strategy and facilitating any test distribution plan.Implement and lead operations of NAs safeguarding children and young people, member protection and conduct;Manage stakeholder relationships including with government agencies, MOs, SSN Clubs, Players, ANPA;Manage investigations, as required;Be NAs principle point of contact in relation to all Netball Integrity Policy Framework matters across NA programs and events.6. InvestigationsManage any investigations relating to breaches of codes, policies, contracting rules etc.Overseeing the NA legal team, including but not limited to:Drafting, negotiating and reviewing agreements (across all departments, players and programs) and amendments and variations as required;Advice on the operation of the Team Licence Agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Competition Rules and other operational rules across NA and its competitions, players, clubs and/or staff and contractors;NAs intellectual property portfolio;Terms and conditions of entry and/or service;General legal advice.Oversee, update and manage policies across governance, integrity and legal, including but not limited to delegation of authority, contracting, whistleblower, privacy and modern slavery;Oversee NAs risk framework, including programs to support mitigation of NAs risk such as critical incident management framework.9. GeneralProvide advice to key stakeholders including NA Chair, Board, Executive and NA pillars on governance, integrity and legal matters;Support Member Organisations in the management of the Netball Integrity Policy Framework.Ensure that Netball Australia adheres to best practice governance policy and procedures;Devise, implement and maintain a strategic and operational plan for the Governance, Integrity & Legal Team including:Prepare and manage the Governance, Integrity & Legal annual budget;Report to the Australian Netball stakeholder groups as required;Develop and implement education framework to effectively support the Netball Integrity Policy Framework.Desired Skills and ExperienceABOUT YOUAlignment to our values - Belong, Be Bold, Be Your BestPeople management and development skills, and effective relationship building.Motivation to inspire, empower and enable others.Working as a team to achieve netballs objectives.Interpersonal, engagement and communication capabilities.Flexibility, adaptability and resilience.Political acumen, initiative and pro-active problem solving.Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.High level of experience in finance functions.Proven knowledge and success in sports services and or a similar industry.Demonstrated commitment to quality and a focus on customer service.Risk and compliance management skills.Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines, manage budgets and time effectively.High level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and negotiate with clients, government departments, agencies, and staff.Ability to lead and work effectively with and influence teams and resolve complex problems.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare external correspondence and reports, and to positively engage with key stakeholders, members of the public and other employees.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but dont necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. Wed love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.WHAT WE OFFERVibrant Culture: A supportive, inclusive, high-energy, and values-driven team with a passion for our sportPlay the Day your way: Hybrid working options after probationary period, based on role requirementsEmployee Wellbeing: Additional Wellbeing Leave, EAP, Annual Flu Vaccinations & Mole ChecksAdditional Leave: Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Leave, Study Leave, and Birthday Leave (because who wants to work on their birthday?!) just to name a fewUp to 40% off New Balance, the opportunity to attend SSN Games, and access to NFP Salary SacrificingPets in the Office Fridays, and free breakfast on-siteThe role is based at Netballs Head Office in Fitzroy/Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country where you will be spoilt for choice on great coffee spots! Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of Netball HQ and traditional office hours may be required. Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager.We reserve the right to shortlist and interview great candidates as they are identified, so if this sounds like you, and we hope it does please do not hesitate in submitting your application. We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Our recruitment process consists of a phone screening, two rounds of interviews, (virtual and in person) along with professional reference checks, and we''ll be here to guide you through the entire process!Netball Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment and must be able to hold valid checks at all times throughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborative, supportive and diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or culture do not define you nor impact your application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverse, inclusive and safe environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr