Competition Coordinator - Greater Sydney

Company description:

The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots' of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

Job description:

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game - from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

AFL Sydney is the largest community football league in the nation. The Senior League is currently comprised of 14 competitions which includes Men's Under 19.5s, Women's Under 20s, Opens (Men's and Women's) and Masters. The competitions include Premier Division Men's and Women's where many AFL and AFLW Draftees have made their start to senior football, and Divisional football for the everyday player. AFL Sydney service 22 clubs who are located across the entire Greater Sydney region and have 130 teams taking the field each round of the season.

Our aim is to continue to grow and develop the game by providing:

• Professionally managed and competitively balanced community football competitions
• Clearly defined pathway from Auskick to the elite
• Clear and proactive Communication to our football community
• High quality AFL community football events

The Competition Coordinator - Greater Sydney will play a crucial role in the efficient and effective conduct of the AFL Sydney Seniors competitions. The primary responsibility is the sound administration and day-to-day operations of the AFL Sydney Seniors competitions. This will include responsibility for competition planning and operations plus effective communication with clubs and other key stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for executing AFL Sydney's social media and website content and co-ordinating our key events including the Phelan Mostyn Medal night and Finals Series.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide daily operational support to clubs across Senior competitions in Greater Sydney
• Accurately oversee the competition management system and database (PlayHQ) including competition set up and delivery
• Plan, coordinate and deliver senior competitions in Greater Sydney to deliver a high-quality experience for participants, officials, umpires and volunteers
• Resolve club enquiries, including match day, regulatory and player eligibility issues in a timely manner
• Administer League policies and rules including compliance and review process
• Support the delivery of league events including presentation nights, themed rounds and other functions
• Support fixture preparation, management, and delivery
• Effective and efficient management of competition match day paperwork processes, including collation of league best and fairest votes.
• Ensure effective communication with clubs on a regular basis, both during the season and off-season.
• Oversee the efficient updating of scores, results, and ladder through competition management system (PlayHQ)
• Manage the updating of the AFL Sydney website and applicable social media platforms (Facebook etc)
• Build and maintain relationships with Club presidents and other key stakeholders such as the umpiring and development teams

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated efficient and effective administration, organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and process oriented
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs/systems
• Ability to identify problems and provide quality solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to remain effective when faced with changing tasks, responsibilities, or people
• Sound knowledge of community sport competitions and environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Passion for community sports

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Australian Rules Football, especially the Sydney football landscape
• Experience in developing and executing website/social media content
• Experience with graphic design and video production software (e.g Adobe Photoshop/Premier or Canva)
• Experience working in the sports industry, particularly in the community sports sector
• Experience with competition and registration management systems.
• Experience with database management and data analysis.

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 26 March 2024

We offer:

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!