Integrity Investigation Specialist

WAFC; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

On-site gym access

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Monthly social events

Job summary

WA Football is seeking an Integrity Investigation Specialist to lead investigations across WA Football, ensuring fair, evidence-based decisions and strong governance. The role supports safeguarding and compliance while maintaining a respectful environment for all participants.

Evening and weekend commitments during football season may apply; you will collaborate with authorities, provide advice on integrity matters, and contribute to staff training and policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated investigations experience in regulatory or similar environments (e.g., integrity/compliance).
• Ability to assess complaints, identify risks and determine escalation pathways.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential matters with procedural fairness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and manage conflict constructively.
• Current Working with Children Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Current Police Clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage investigations with sound judgement and prioritisation.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate risks to appropriate authorities.
• Support Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) procedures and coordination with authorities.
• Maintain confidential, timely communication with stakeholders throughout investigations.
• Provide integrity support and guidance to WA Football units on gameplay and off-field matters.
• Interpret policies and regulations within integrity/compliance environments.
• Assist integrity unit with admin tasks and records management.
• Offer insights on emerging risks and education opportunities from investigations.
• Contribute to development of integrity eLearning resources.

Skills

Investigation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal comms

Procedural fairness

Confidentiality

Risk assessment

Digital literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in law/criminology/governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Responsible AI tools

Job description

• Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
• Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

• Integrity
• Belonging
• Growth

Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

Job Description

About the role:

As the Integrity Investigation Specialist, you will lead the management of integrity matters across WA Football, conducting fair and evidence-based investigations while supporting compliance and governance outcomes. This role is instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the game and fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive football environments, and some evening and weekend responsibilities are required during the football season. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Independently manage investigations, exercise sound judgement and prioritise competing responsibilities.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and other serious risks requiring immediate escalation, protective measures or referral to appropriate authorities.
• Support the management of serious incidents in accordance with WA Football's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) procedures, including appropriate escalation, communication and coordination with relevant authorities.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the investigation process, while managing expectations and maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide operational integrity advice and support to WA Football business units on game-day and off-field integrity matters.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, rules and regulations, particularly within integrity, compliance or regulatory environments.
• Provide administrative support to the Integrity Unit and Integrity Steering Committee, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and record management.
• Provide investigative insights and advice on emerging risks, common integrity issues and education opportunities identified through complaint management and investigations.
• Support the development and ongoing improvement of integrity-related eLearning systems and resources in consultation with People, Culture & Safety and the Integrity Education Specialist.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience Required (Essential and Desirable):

• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations or managing complex complaints within a professional, regulatory, integrity, compliance or comparable environment, including evidence assessment, procedural fairness and preparation of findings or recommendations. (E)
• Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritise incoming complaints, identify potential risks and determine appropriate investigation, referral or escalation pathways. (E)
• Experience applying procedural fairness and managing sensitive or confidential matters. (E)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. (E)
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and manage conflict constructively. (E)
• Possession of a current Working with Children Clearance and/or willingness to obtain. (E)
• Possession of a current National Police Clearance and/or willingness to obtain. (E)
• Experience in sport integrity, safeguarding, law enforcement, legal, regulatory or community governance environments. (D)
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365, case management systems and the responsible use of approved AI tools. (D)
• Understanding of child safeguarding and mandatory reporting obligations. (D)
• Training in investigation techniques or trauma-informed practice. (D)
• Tertiary qualifications in law, criminology, governance, education or a related discipline. (D)

Why work for us:

We facilitate an inclusive and supportive culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience. We have exciting and rewarding benefits like:

• Free on-site parking
• Access to an on-site gym
• Birthday leave
• EAP service
• Salary Packaging capped benefits to $15,900 per annum and novated lease
• Access to professional development
• Monthly social gatherings with food and drinks provided.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 27 November 2026. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date. All applicants will be required to present a current WA Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (no older than six months).