Game Operations And Projects Officer (Alice Springs)

The role is a full-time employment position providing effective Game Operations and Projects coordination of FNT and Football in Central Australia (FICA) football matches, events and programs. The role is to provide leadership and support to Clubs, their volunteers whilst assisting FNT with their facility upgrade projects in Alice Springs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS:

• Coordinate the FICA winter and summer football competitions and any other FICA events/activities which may arise.
• Coordinate Alice Springs administration and delivery of Football Australia or FNT events (Australia Cup/live sites/sign on days etc).
• Coordinate the development of fixtures and (rescheduling) including ages and playing formats in-line with Football Australia and FNT guidelines.
• With the assistance and guidance of the FNT Head of Game Development annually review the competition regulations, ensure they are updated and effectively communicated to the clubs.
• Coordination of the facilities and football equipment, including the scheduling and use of the main playing areas at Ross Park.
• Working closely with the FNT Competitions Manager you will be the conduit between the FICA Clubs and Football NT and be responsible for the dissemination of competition information to all relevant stakeholders.
• FNT’s Competition Manager will guide and support you in understanding Football Australia’s participant registration and competition management systems. With the FNT Competitions Manager you will support Club registrars in the use of Football Australia’s systems.
• Coordination of FICA volunteers of the sport, including rostering and support where required.
• Maintain match results and records including, scores, ladders, team lists and fixtures.
• Weekly actioning of referee match reports consistent with FNT Regulations, including liaising with match officials on match day and coordinate the collation of results.
• Assist FNT where required in FNT’s management and facilitation of tribunal hearings.
• Produce match day run sheets and manage team sheets.
• Liaise with our member Clubs and their teams on match day.
• Coordinate medical responses to serious player injuries.
• Lead all other administrative functions required to deliver Match Day football at the Ross Park facility.
• Coordinate FICA competition awards, trophies and presentations.
• Working with the FNT’s Lead on School Engagement to assist in the delivery of Football programs in selected schools in Alice Springs when required.
• Act as the secretariat for the FICA Zone Committee and FNT Board Director for the South to support their strategic work in fostering healthy clubs and the growth of football.
• Perform all duties as required by the CEO of Football Northern Territory including FNT facility upgrade project delivery.