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

This Sydney-based role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the performance of National Teams in preparation for and during competitions. This role will work closely with the Head Coach of the assigned team, General Manager - Men’s or Women’s National Team, and Head of National Teams to successfully plan and manage the operational, logistical and administrative activities for the assigned team. The role includes preparation and attendance at all scheduled assemblies including camps, tours and/or competitions throughout the calendar year or as directed by Football Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• In consultation with the Head Coach of the assigned team, develop and maintain consistent high-performance team program design and implementation.
• Systematically and strategically manage, administer and arrange all operational team matters pertaining to a National Team Assembly, including but not limited to flights, hotel accommodation, meals, on-ground transfers, visas, security, training venues, equipment, match kits, scheduling, appointments and meetings.
• Manage the ‘day to day’ requirements for National Team Assemblies ensuring seamlessly operations.
• Manage and oversee all team off-field, training and match apparel and other team equipment requirements in collaboration with the National Teams Equipment Manager.
• Communicate with all relevant stakeholders regarding player selections and where applicable, player release letters for clubs, institutes, teams or programs.
• Administratively adhere to all tournament and competitions (and other matches) reporting processes and requirements within the prescribed timeframes.
• Ensure strict compliance with all related and applicable regulations and policies, including from Football Australia, FIFA, AFC, ASADA, AOC and other relevant stakeholders for all tournaments, competitions, matches and general team operational and functional matters.
• Ensure all National team staff possess a current paid Working With Children Check and are all suitably qualified, skilled and/or experienced for their specific function.
• Administer the initial process to assist in the player naturalisation process.
• In consultation with the Head Coach, develop forecasts and manage the team operational budgets while ensuring expenditure remains aligned with approved amounts.
• Manage the invoicing process for accounts receivable and payable for all National team staff, contractor staff and other service providers.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Sports Management Degree or similar, or minimum 5 to 7 years industry experience with primary focus on sport (team) management and operational planning and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven ability to develop policy documents and reports.
• Outstanding budgetary management experience and skills.
• Experience working with athletic teams and knowledge of their culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of the objectives and principles relating to elite player development and creating high performance environments.
• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and effectively with a positive outcome or solution.
• Maintain calmness when under-pressure or placed in a high-risk situation
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Extraordinary project management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated experience and participation at international sporting tournaments and/or competitions (desirable)
• Understanding of the Men’s and/or Women’s football landscape and culture domestically and internationally (desirable)
• 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