Gymnastics Australia

Head of Complaints and Investigations

Gymnastics Australia


  • Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Full Time
5 Dec 2025
Applications 0

Description

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid & Flexible Options)
Type: Full-Time (please note that part-time may be considered)

Are you ready to make a real impact in Australian sport? Gymnastics Australia is on the hunt for a passionate integrity expert to take on the newly created role of Head of Complaints and Integrity. This is your chance to join a dynamic and enthusiastic integrity team and to lead a proactive, best-practice approach to complaints management and integrity across the gymnastics community.

We’re building a culture of zero tolerance for misconduct and absolute commitment to safeguarding children and young people. If you thrive in high-energy environments, love solving complex problems and have exceptional knowledge of complaint management processes, this is the role for you!

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Lead from the front: Be the central point of contact for all complaints and integrity matters.
  • Shape the future: Design and embed best-practice frameworks that set the benchmark for sport integrity.
  • Work with purpose: Every decision you make helps protect participants and uphold fairness in gymnastics.
  • Collaborate with the best: Engage with Sport Integrity Australia, the National Sports Tribunal, and key stakeholders nationwide.
  • Drive innovation: Implement new initiatives that demonstrate GA’s leadership in safeguarding and integrity.

What We’re Looking For

  • A complaints management expert with a strong understanding of risk, investigations, and integrity frameworks.
  • A strategic thinker who can lead complex cases and mentor a team.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills - you’ll be building trusted relationships across the sport sector.
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in sport management, law, investigations, or a related field.
  • A passion for child safeguarding and integrity in sport - this is non-negotiable.

What’s in It for You

  • A high-impact leadership role in a national sporting organisation.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a vibrant office in Melbourne’s sports precinct.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Be part of a team that values collaboration, excellence, and respect.

Join us and help deliver an inspiring gymnastics experience for every Australian - while leading the charge for integrity and safety in sport!

Essential Requirements

  • National Police / Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Passion and unwavering commitment to best practice safeguarding and integrity management in sport
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in sport management, law, law enforcement or related field
  • Demonstrated experience in the Australian sport sector, particularly in the provision of advice in areas including member protection, child safeguarding, dispute resolution and disciplinary procedures
  • Strong understanding of risk management practice in complaint management and ability to shift priorities to meet the needs of the organisation

Desirable Criteria

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Want to apply or find out more?

Send your cover letter and resume to hbarnes@gymnastics.org.au

GA is actively reviewing applications so we encourage submission as soon as possible

For a confidential discussion, call:

Hannah Barnes

(03) 8698 9702

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