- Salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super & leave loading.
- Based at Sydney Olympic Park - Flexible working arrangement available
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and enhance enterprise governance, risk and compliance frameworks, providing strategic advice and assurance to Executive Leadership, employees, governance committees and stakeholders.
- Deliver a risk-based audit and assurance program, oversee organisational integrity functions, and ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and NSW Government obligations.
- Build and lead a high-performing team while driving continuous improvement, organisational capability uplift and a customer-focused approach to governance and risk management services across the organisation.
About you
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.
- Demonstrated experience leading governance, risk, compliance, audit and assurance functions in a complex organisation.
- Proven ability to provide strategic, customer-focused advice and influence executive decision-making through effective stakeholder engagement.
- Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory and NSW Government governance requirements, and their practical application.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, organisational capability, accountability and service excellence.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications in governance, risk, audit, accounting, law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Current Working with Children Check clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Manager Governance Risk and Compliance
About us
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.
Applications close: 11:55pm 9th August 2026
What's in it for you?
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.
- salary packaging
- access to the Fitness Passport
- the Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
Manager Governance Risk and Compliance employer: Office of Sport NSW
The Office of Sport is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, dedicated to improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation. With competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their communities. The commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and connected, making it a rewarding place to build your career as an Assistant Regulatory Officer.
