Competitions Coordinator

Our South-East Queensland, Community Rugby League team are looking for an incredible individual to join their team as a Competitions Coordinator!  

We need someone with an operational understanding of the professional sports environment not just a passion for the on-field action. To us, Rugby League is more than a game. At the QRL, you’ll help unite, excite and inspire people through lifelong engagement in Rugby League. Working from community clubs to elite level, you’ll champion this remarkable game, and its impact on Queenslanders everywhere.

What you’ll do on a day-to-day: 

In the role of Competitions Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of solving challenges with a solution-focused mindset, interacting proactively with a range of stakeholders, offering guidance and support. Representing the Whole of Game Beliefs, you’ll contribute to competition strategic planning, ensuring alignment with QRL and national strategies. If you’re passionate about Rugby League and thrive in an ever-changing environment, read on for further job responsibilities:

• Support the smooth running of competitions including structure, draws, game day operations while providing education on new ways of working.
• Assist in the development of all relevant competition plans (e.g. strategic, operational, facilities) ensuring alignment with QRL and national strategy 
• Providing competition logistic support for local league, promotional events, and finals series hosted in the Local League(s) area.
• Working collaboratively with local league stakeholders on player, coach and match official development and registered participation across the area competitions.
• Reviewing Regional Competitions Operations Manuals detailing Local League(s) rules and policies annually and when required ensuring compliance with QRL Rules.
• Liaising with relevant Government Departments and assist the Leagues in identifying grant opportunities. 
• Ensure Leagues understand and comply with QRL License Agreements and other policy relevant to QRL partners including apparel providers.
• Managing the MRC/tribunal process and any complaints relevant to the local-league(s) competition.
• Supporting the management of the QRL age eligibility rules, including administration of Player Development Framework initiatives as they pertain to competition delivery.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar operational role. 
• A current driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Blue Card.
• An Undergraduate Degree preferably in Business/Sports Administration or working towards a relevant tertiary qualification. 
• Microsoft office suite competence, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes, governance & working across a diverse geographic spread.
• Ability to build rapport and foster relationships with variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a firm but consistent approach and to be authentic in dealings with stakeholders.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent full-time position based in Brisbane and the salary for this position is $73,510 plus superannuation. QRL remunerate based on the position to ensure gender pay equity in sport. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better… you also receive five weeks of annual leave each year, an allocation of funds to use for professional development and other attractive benefits. We’re proud of our workplace and our employees are too. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role by 5:00PMMonday 8th  April 2024.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to see the full position description to assist you with your application, please email Riley Keane– People & Culture Business Partner at r.keane@qrl.com.au.

Please do not email your application; please submit your interest via the Seek Platform.