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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced VAR Project Manager to oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems and other officiating technologies across Australian football. This role is pivotal in enhancing the integrity and accuracy of match officiating.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Act as a main point of contact for all VAR operational matters with key stakeholders and third-party suppliers (including IFAB/FIFA, NEP, Hawk-Eye, broadcasters) managing communication and information flow
• Support in the development and testing of related policies and procedures and training programmes
• Maintain accreditation logs to ensure that all new Match Officials, Replay Operators and Stadia are fully IFAB accredited
• Maintain accurate statistical data with regards to VAR incidents and outcomes
• Liaise with APL and clubs to ensure that stadia have all the necessary VAR infrastructure
• Work with Legal to manage supplier contracts and any updates required
• Liaise with the Hawk-Eye and NEP duty managers to ensure all systems are working correctly, and assist with communication for troubleshooting where required
• In the event of an issue arising on match day, ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed during and after the incident
• Prepare and manage the VAR budget as part of the ProRef budget
• Build network with International VAR Operations Managers to share knowledge and best working practice

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Extensive knowledge of VAR and the technology associated with it
• International experience working with VAR
• Technological I.T experience
• Degree or equivalent
• 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: 5 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