AddressABOUT US
As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The position of State & Community Integrity Lead plays a key role in promoting and supporting the AFL’s affiliated Community football competitions to achieve effective outcomes to Integrity issues that impact Community Football.
Intrinsically embedded within the AFL Integrity & Security team, the role aims to fulfill its mission to ensure that our volunteers, leagues, clubs and participants conduct themselves in a way that promotes a safe environment, enhancing the confidence within our game to connect all our AFL communities.
This role will work to provide specialized investigation support, advice and guidance for AFL Community Football Competitions and Community football State affiliates across of a range of subject matters including but not limited to:
- Safeguarding Children
- Respectful Relationships (i.e. Family Violence, Gender Diversity matters in a community football environment)
- Vilification
- Wagering
- Anti-Doping
- Criminal Conduct (i.e. Illicit Drugs, organised crime in a Community Football environment)
- Personal Conduct that may pose a risk to the safety of those within Community Football or a risk to the reputation of the code itself at any level.
This role can be located out of our Brisbane or Sydney office.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the complaint management framework to promote accountability and confidence to achieve an exemplary level of service that supports all involved in Community Football.
- Lead investigations with a clear understanding of the application of policy and the AFL Community Handbook to ensure all legal and natural justice principles are applied.
- Lead case management and the security of information relating to Integrity matters understanding the significance of confidentiality and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Lead the management of welfare and support frameworks that assists those impacted by matters of Integrity within community football.
- Lead the implementation of the AFL Integrity & Security departments strategic direction and objectives in line with the wider Community Football strategy.
- Lead the monthly state-based Community Integrity committee and associated meetings to share knowledge, patterns and trends into our state-based personnel.
- Lead proactive education sessions for Community Football groups to assist in upskilling and building capability across integrity matters and investigations
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in sports integrity including expertise in leading safeguarding children, anti-doping, vilification and wagering investigations against relevant policies.
- Experience in working with state-based Law Enforcement and Regulatory Government agencies.
- Experience in chairing committees involving senior management personnel.
- Demonstrated experience in victim management essential.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of community sporting frameworks.
- High level of values-based leadership, interpersonal, oral, presentation and written communication skills that can influence change in a community environment.
- Demonstrated record of integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a flexible manner and adjust to a rapidly changing environment.
OUR CULTURE
THE PERKS
- Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
- My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
- My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!
Applications Close: 28 April 2024
