AddressPURPOSE OF ROLE
The Manager - Far North and Gulf Region Operations, will ensure the effective and efficient delivery of football competitions and products through the development of strong working relationships with FQ affiliated football clubs across the region and with relevant stakeholders of the game.
The position will oversee the day-to-day operations of football within the region and create an environment that maximises the participation and enjoyment of those stakeholders through the implementation of policies, procedures and operational processes.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Region General Manager, Football Queensland competition administrators, marketing and communication staff and the finance team to create an environment that maximises the enjoyment of competition and program participants through professional customer service and delivery of timely and accurate administrative and operational functions.
The successful candidate will work from our Cairns based office at Endeavour Park.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Manager - Far North & Gulf will be required to:
- Work under the direction of the Region General Manager to deliver strategic outcomes for both Football Queensland and the region
- Develop and drive region initiatives in line with FQ strategies, to grow participation rates, registered coaches and referees across the region
- Coordinate the delivery of FQ Programs throughout the region, including FQ managed representative programs
- Assist in managing FQPL and community-based competitions as well as assist with other region relevant competitions and events as required
- Assist with planning, organisation and delivery of special events as directed
- Assist the Region General Manager in delivering and achieving operational budgets.
- Be responsible for the management of all FQ facilities in the region and at Endeavour Park, ensuring efficient and effective management of greenspace and infrastructure.
- Action requests for information from Football Queensland by liaising with relevant regional staff and representatives, clubs, local government and other key stakeholders
- Distribute relevant information and conduct training to club and committee members within the region
- Maintain knowledge of the registration and competition platform to enable assistance to clubs
- Attend region meetings and conduct general administrative duties, including secretariat functions
- Work with the central pools of FQ staff to deliver competitions including the scheduling and management of fixtures, match results, disciplinary process sanctioning and appeals processes
- Support the Region General Manager with the delivery of sponsorship and commercial outcomes and partnerships
- Liaise with clubs and develop strong relationships with Football Queensland stakeholders including FQ region employees and football clubs across Queensland
- Assist clubs with “Game Plan,” a club capability building program
- Any other duties that may arise from time to time as directed by Region General Manager or FQ Management Staff
