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

The Manager - Competition Operations, is responsible for managing and coordinating the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 (WAC26) competition operational activities and to provide comprehensive end to end support to the entire team and event.

Reporting to the General Manager – Competition, the role will lead and coordinate all competition, official training site and pitch management operations in collaboration with the wider team and key stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional time management, prioritisation and communication skills, a thorough understanding of competition and event delivery policies and procedures and an ability to collaborate with the business on best practice competition management methodology.

This is a role ideal for a dynamic and experienced competitions professional with a proven track record in competition management for large-scale, temporary events.

Please note that this role is fixed term until April 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the competition operations team, including temporary staff, volunteers & contractors.
• Oversee all aspects of competition operations throughout the event lifecycle for multiple stadiums and official training sites across all host-city locations. 
• Ensure all logistical requirements are met across match day competition operations, official training sites, equipment and pitch management.
• Provide initial support to the Team and Referee services Program Area (where required).
• Maintain regular communication with facility managers, local council, equipment vendors, Member Federations and the appointed pitch management consultant throughout the event. Ensuring that pitch management plans and reporting occurs to agreed timelines.
• Transition into Tournament Time Host City Competition Operations Manager (likely to be Sydney) and have a role running the Match Day Competition Operations at the Stadium in that city.
• Act as the primary point of contact for competition operations and support all Program Area design and operational requirements across the wider team.
• Assist internal stakeholders to coordinate the bump-out of official training sites and venues when required. 
• Prepare a detailed post-event report, including operational successes, challenges and recommendations for future events.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 7 years of competition management or event operations experience, with a focus on large-scale, temporary, or one-off events.
• Proven ability to manage the logistics and operations of high-profile events within tight timelines.
• Experience managing diverse teams, contractors, and vendors in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and manage multiple priorities.

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: Friday, 13th of 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