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

Based in Sydney, this role will be responsible for office administration for Football Australia’s National Teams Unit. This includes supporting the Head of National Teams (HoNT) and the four General Manager’s (GMs) to lead the department’s operations, enhance internal and external stakeholders relations, and the education and development of the department’s staff to optimise team communication, decision making and project delivery.

Please note that this role is fixed term until 31 December 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop, maintain and record all standards for departmental meetings including a standard agenda and documented meeting minutes
• Support the GMs in developing key documentation with regard to AIS / ASC / AOC administrative, strategic and grant associated requirements
• With direction from the HoNT and GM’s, develop, manage and oversee the National Team departmental annual budget - includes initial approver for invoices/POs in concur and uploading budgets into Solver
• Department approver for all budgeted and pre-approved flights/accommodation/ground transportation with TMS provider
• Ability to work through complex travel requirements for large groups of people commuting to and from a number of different destinations across the world
• Ability to work through complex issues in urgent environments (crisis management) to ensure values-based outcomes for both Football Australia and the National Teams department
• Understand and comply with FIFA, AFC and Football Australia’s regulations in relation to assisting Team Managers with the release of senior, youth and junior players from their club responsibilities to engage in national team programs
• Provide support on all government relations, and on the relationship with FIFA, Member Confederations, AFC and their Member Associations, other Government organisations (AIS, ASADA, Sport Australia, AOC), State Member Federations, and A-Leagues Clubs
• Work with AIS / ASC / AOC in maintaining the optimal relationship to utilise their support in funding, resources and facilities in Australia and abroad
• Monitor the department’s culture and ensure intervention and support is provided when program delivery is under stress
• Develop regular staff engagement sessions to ensure cultural development, strong collaboration, consistent information sharing and ongoing staff feedback
• In collaboration with HoNT and GMs, assist with all departmental staff recruitment alongside P&C and/or Legal
• Responsible party for JobAdder input and assisting with the onboarding process of all new National Teams staff
• Lead and manage any player, coach and staff complaints through an agreed Football Australia dispute resolution process (Member Protection or other)
• Develop and implement an induction program for all footballers that participate in Football Australia’s elite programs
• Support the identification of funding/commercial opportunities with government and commercial partners utilising the authenticity of the National Teams brands
• Support the HoNT and GMs in the development, documentation and implementation of the National Teams strategy

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Represent Football Australia with integrity and in an honest, ethical and professional manner
• Understanding of the Australian Football landscape
• Proven track record working in the Sports Industry with preference for football and/or National Sporting Organisation experience
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrate excellent network-building and relationship management capabilities
• Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills with the ability to creatively think through complex challenges and provide practical solutions and outcomes
• Understanding and respectful of other cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven ability to develop policy documents and reports
• Outstanding budgetary management experience and skills
• Ability to positively influence and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across all levels of the sport, including the Football Australia business
• Demonstrated understanding of the objectives and principles relating to elite player communication, management, development and preparation
• Demonstrated experience and participation at international sporting tournaments and/or competitions
• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and effectively with a positive outcome or solution
• Maintain composure 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
• Possess an outstanding work ethic and willingness to remain committed to a task or project
• Ability to plan strategically and methodically
• A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• National Police Check
• 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)
• Travel as required
• 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 November 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