Officer - Inclusion Football

About Us

Football Queensland (FQ) is recognised by both the State and Federal Governments and Football Australia (FA) as the governing body for association football (soccer) in Queensland.

We are a member of the national governing body FA and, through this connection are affiliated with Federations of International Football Associations (FIFA).

Our vision is for football in Queensland to be united.  For football to be the game of choice, for all, for life.

Football Queensland as the governing body for football in Queensland, exists to develop and grow the game at all levels by leading and supporting our clubs, volunteers, coaches, referees and stakeholders to provide exciting and enjoyable experiences for all Queenslanders - anytime, anywhere.  Football Queensland also deliver player development pathways and manage the premier football competitions across the state.

As the peak body for football in Queensland, we focus on:

• Uniting football in Queensland
• Making playing and administering football easier, creating efficiencies
• Providing quality and consistent products and services that delivery value for money
• Improving and streamlining governance and management of the game
• Engaging with all members, stakeholders, partners and government

About the Role

The Officer - Inclusion Football is to support the Game Development team, clubs, region staff and other stakeholders to achieve sustainable participation growth across all Walking Football, All Abilities programs, multicultural programs, and inclusion formats of the game.

The position will support the broader Game Development team with key operational & Delivery responsibilities, while also leading specific initiatives that will more broadly contribute to our common goal, and Football Queensland's key objective of 50/50 Gender Parity by 2027 and ensuring that football is the game of choice, for all, for life.

The role reports directly into the Manager - Inclusion Football, and will work with the broader Football Queensland team, regions and clubs to create an environment that fosters and maximises participation in football across Queensland.  The role will develop, facilitate, and implement participation programs and products within Queensland with a strong focus on recruitment, transition and retention in Walking Football programs, All Abilities programs and inclusion formats of the game.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Officer - Inclusion Football will be required to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Walking Football & All Abilities programs statewide
• Assist with the delivery of inclusion programs in SEQ
• Assist with the delivery of our Q-League Schools program
• Identify, build relationships and work closely with all relevant local stakeholders (clubs, regions, councils and community leaders and organisations) to elevate and maximise reach across all inclusion program offerings
• Promote the program locally and support deliverers with program set up
• Identify, recruit and oversee the development of program facilitators (including CALD youth and women), who will support with program delivery, through necessary trainings and inductions
• Enhance the role and understanding of community clubs in engaging and working collaboratively with CALD communities
• Work with deliverers and community clubs on offering pathways and transitioning players to club football and competitions.
• Work with Football Queensland's Game Development team to oversee the training and development of a local taskforce through the MiniRoos Coaching Certificate and other relevant trainings
• Delivery of quality customer service experiences and carry out administration duties including responding to enquiries, data collection and entry, digital registrations, and packs processing when required
• Conduct post-program reviews through surveys and report on deliverables to Football Australia and Football Queensland
• Identify participation growth areas - both demographically and geographically
• Manage and coordinate the resources required to deliver programs and initiatives
• Assist in the administration of all Inclusion Football programs and initiatives
• Assist in game development requirements in Squadi, our registration and competition management system
• Provide a reliable information source for parents, clubs and community sites 

Roles and Responsibilities

To be the right fit for this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Sports Mangement
• Understand of Football in Queensland, the governance model and Zones
• A clear understanding of the barriers to football for all participants
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategies to increase participation rates
• Ability to create and develop new initiatives to drive participation
• Ability to recognise gaps in the market and identify methods to introduce new programs
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer literacy in the Microsoft Suite, MS Dynamics and Microsoft Systems
• Ability to work unique hours inclusive of weekend and evening work as required
• Ability to undertake domestic travel in delivery of essential job-related
• Open driving licence (manual preferred)

How to Apply

Click ‘Quick Reply’ or submit via email to fqhq@footballqueensland.com.au

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages in pdf
• a resume of no more than 4 pages in pdf

Closing date:  Monday 8 April at 11.59pm

Please submit your application to fqhq@footballqueensland.com.au ensuring it is specifically a PDF Copy of your Resume and Cover Letter.