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 is a hybrid role focused on Principles IV, V, VII, IX and X of the XI Principles of the future of Australian Football, and is predominately responsible for managing the operations and administration of National Competitions including the National Second Tier and Australia Cup.

The National Competitions Manager role will be responsible for supporting the GM – Competitions in delivering the Australia Cup and ensuring continued alignment across the NPL and their respective Member Federations.

The National Competitions Manager role will also be dedicated to supporting the GM – National Second Tier in developing and delivering the National Second Tier competition ensuring sustained growth against Football Australia’s strategic plan. This will include direct involvement in growing a new competition brand and successfully executing the inaugural season kicking off in October 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Administer and oversight of the rollout of the NPL to the Member Federations including national club licencing criteria, player points system and alignment of the national technical direction within the NPL
• Management and delivery of Australia Cup competition administration (competition regulations, player and team registrations and match scheduling);
• Work with Member Federations to deliver the Preliminary Rounds of Australia Cup leading up to the Final Rounds.
• Collaborate with Finance regarding registration fee payment process, Member Federation subsidies and other financial matters.
• Work with Events and Commercial departments to oversee match delivery, venue audits and selections which consider the needs of broadcaster, clubs, Member Federations and Football Australia
• Administer the Australia Cup budget in consultation with the GM - Competitions.
• Administer and conduct the live draws.
• Delivery of NST competition regulations, player and team registrations and match scheduling.
• Support the Technical Department in the development and communication of the Domestic Match Calendar
• Assist with the administration of the national club licencing system in relation to Australia Cup and NST teams.
• Manage the Competitions Coordinator, understanding the number of direct reports and/or competition portfolio may be adapted consistent with the future growth of respective competitions.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Excellent communication skills, particular written and presentation.
• Proven experience working in community sport and high-performance environments.
• Project management experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to develop and implement strong processes
• Understanding of licensing standards as they relate to competition compliance
• Experience in event delivery and having an understanding of what is required to run a professional competition.
• Diplomacy and strong customer service approach.
• Understanding of core principles of Football Development.
• Strong IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Awareness and alignment to the Football Australia XI Principles
• A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• 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)
• 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: 6 December 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