Careers

Are you looking for an opportunity to take up an exciting new challenge, which will use and develop your existing knowledge, skills and life experiences?

Australian Athletics is the governing body of athletics in Australia and an exciting and dynamic place to work and grow your skills and experience.

Our vision is to create One Sport with well-supported, seamlessly connected competitions, programs and events delivering athletic activities to all Australians and this is underpinned by our organisational values.

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Australian Athletics Staff Benefits

  • Parental Leave - Primary Carer 12 weeks paid leave, Secondary Carer 2 weeks paid leave.
  • Diversity Leave - 1 Day Leave to celebrate any Cultural and/or religious event. Purchase Leave - Purchase up to 4 weeks of extra leave.
  • Mental Health Leave - 3 Days Paid Leave for any type of Mental Health Leave. Elders Care Leave - 3 Days Paid Leave to care for elderly parents.
  • Grandparents Leave - 1 Day Paid Leave upon arrival of a grandchild.

  • Mental Health - EAP Acacia & AIS Mental Health Referral Network. Annual Flu Vaccinations - Free Flu Vaccines for all individuals on a yearly basis.
  • Fresh Fruit & Breakfast Supplied in Office each week.

  • Study and Development - Learning and Development Pathways for staff, including access to Go1 Learning Management System.
  • Tertiary Study - Study assistance for staff to develop their skills and knowledge to extend individual competence and organisational effectiveness.

  • Lakeside Chat - Every 6 weeks coffee catch up with CEO, a GM and staff. Wellbeing & Inclusion Calendar - Identifying significant days throughout the year. Quarterly Newsletter "The Inside Track - Inform staff on what's happening at AA. Monthly All Staff Meetings
  • Puma Discount - 40% off full-priced Puma Products Online.
  • HelloFresh Partnership - Discount for staff on YouFoodz, HelloFresh and Everyplate ready meals.

  • V.I.B.E - Valuing Individuals & Building Excellence - Peer-to-peer recognition program aligned to Australian Athletics Values and Behaviours. Staff achievements and actions are recognised by their colleagues through nominations.

Current Opportunities

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As we head towards the 2028 LA Games & 2032 Brisbane Games, it is an exciting time to join our Team! We are currently seeking to recruit an Integrity Officer (0.6 FTE, 3 days per week).

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Manager - Integrity this role supports the embedding of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) policies, safe sport procedures and systems; education and training; monitoring and reporting; meeting best practice standards and providing quality support to athletics organisations, clubs, and centres.  

Your core duties will include:

  • Coordinate the delivery of Australian Athletics' specific initiatives and other strategies based on achieving consistent compliance and alignment with NIF policies and regulatory requirements in athletics. 
  • Provide quality support and advice to Member Associations and athletics clubs and centres to improve their understanding and adoption of best practice. 
  • Deliver training that meets the needs of stakeholders and builds consistent capability. 
  • Manage complaints made or escalated to the national level and provide input to complaint outcomes, including sanctions and recommendations. 

What we are looking for: 

Someone who displays an ongoing commitment and initiative for creating safe and inclusive environments for individuals, particularly children and vulnerable people, to participate in athletics. We're looking for someone who can bring their attention to detail, adaptive communication and stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of the compliance landscape in sport. 

Ideally you will have:

  • Relevant qualification in law, governance or compliance. 
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding in sport, including the Child Safe Principles and relevant legislation. 
  • Solid experience providing advice and guidance on safeguarding and compliance matters. 
  • Understanding of the National Integrity Framework and sport integrity landscape, particularly the complexities and challenges. 
  • Understanding of robust governance and compliance processes and ability to integrate systems and technology that improves adoption rates.
  • Proven ability to raise the profile of reporting, non-compliance issues and experience managing complaints. 
  • A keen commitment to clean sport and abiding by AA's National Integrity Framework suite of policies, the Australian National Anti-doping Policy and AA Code of Conduct. 
  • Well developed capability for difficult conversations and experience in applying trauma-informed practices. 
  • Hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check and (or ability to hold) and a Police Check. 

Click the ‘apply’ button, review the position description, follow the prompts, and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications close Friday 28th August 2026 at 5.00pm EST.

 

Apply Here

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to volunteer at an Australian Athletics event, via competitions@athletics.org.au

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