ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include: 

• Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
• Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
• A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
• Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Birthday Leave
• Study Leave
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partner discounts
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager - Women’s Football, this role will be responsible for the operational execution of initiatives aimed at advancing women’s football.

This role will implement the women's football strategy to foster growth and development in the sport, leveraging the momentum generated by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and the Legacy ‘23 Plan.

Key responsibilities include maximising opportunities from hosting the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup and executing initiatives that promote gender equity. The manager will work collaboratively with key departments to plan, coordinate, and implement targeted actions that enhance female participation and representation in playing, coaching, officiating, and administration.

Please note that this role is a two (2) year fixed term contract.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage the planning, coordination and implementation of various initiatives outlined in the women’s football strategy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legacy plans related to hosting the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
• Lead the Member Federation Women & Girls Working Group, fostering shared learning and a collaborative approach to achieve outcomes for women and girls in all areas of the game.
• Support the execution of campaigns and community engagement activities, including Female Football Week and events during home matches in FIFA Women’s Football International Windows.
• Foster a collaborative engagement approach by working cross-functionally within Football Australia and with key external partners and stakeholders.
• Partner with gender equity experts to develop tailored resources that benefit our football community.
• Assist in developing funding proposals and submissions to secure financial support for key initiatives.

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in and/or understanding of the gender equity field
• Highly structured in thinking with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, analytical, and presentation skills
• Resourceful with exceptional attention to detail
• Organised and methodical with strong project management capabilities
• Proven ability to thrive in consultative, collaborative environments and effectively manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and collaborate with staff across departments
• Flexible and agile in responding to diverse one-off projects
• Completed tertiary qualifications in sport management or a related area of study
• A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.

Application Closing Date: 29 October 2024

Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement