Address- Want to work in the sporting industry?
- Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
- Want to make a difference in the football community?
About us:
The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.
The WAFC is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.
We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.
Our values:
Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:
- Our People
- Being our very best
- Our relationships
- Leading our industry
Working at the WAFC is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAFC family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.
Key Responsbilities Include:
- Senior Manager in the WAFC that drives key participation outcomes for the sport in WA.
- Connect and develop strong working relationships with the WAFC staff, external football stakeholders, volunteers and the AFL
- Develop and lead innovative acquisition and retention participation programs
- Drive outcomes in Auskick, schools, Footy Fundamentals, AFL 9s, Superkick, Diversity & Inclusion programs across Western Australia
- Analyse participation data for targeted club and league support and intervention strategies
- Manage Annual Operational & Strategic Planning requirements and ensure WAFC KPI’s are met across areas of responsibility.
- Contribute effectively to the WAFC Game Development & Community leadership team, and associated broader WAFC or industry strategies.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders
- Ability to lead a team and drive outcomes
- Demonstrative ability to innovate
- Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure situations whilst achieving outcomes
- Good customer relationships/ communications
- Strong Computer literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- WWC Card
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours
Desireable:
- A sound understanding of the WA Football structure and system
- Understanding of Participation pathways in community sport
- Experience in training and development programs and course design
- Level 1 Coaching
All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months) and a Working With Children’s Card.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume online via SEEK. Applications close 4pm, Friday 10 May 2024
The West Australian Football Commission is committed to equal opportunity in employment and the principles of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
