Performance Support Analyst - Refereeing

ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together. 

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.  

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include: 

• Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
• Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
• A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
• Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Birthday Leave
• Study Leave
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partner discounts
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager - Elite Refereeing this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a data-driven approach to evaluating and improving the performance of referees and officials across all levels of football in Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data analytics strategy to evaluate referee and official performance, including identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing performance benchmarks. 
• Oversee the processes associated with bringing match footage and data coding into the Refereeing performance management system 
• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets related to referee and official performance, identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Create visual and easy-to-understand dashboards and reports to communicate performance metrics to stakeholders, including referees, officials, coaches, clubs, Football Australia Refereeing coaches and management. 
• Collaborate with the GM – Elite Refereeing and Elite Referee Coaches to develop data-driven training programs, seminars, and workshops to improve the skillsets of referees and officials. 
• Work closely with Football Analysis, Data & Insights to integrate data analytics tools and processes into existing systems and platforms. 

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights. 
• Strong understanding of football rules, regulations, and officiating processes. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex data to a diverse audience. 
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering results within tight deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of data analytics software and tools, such as Sportscode, HUDL, Wyscout 
• Practical experience with analytics tool(s): Python, R, SAS, SQL, etc. 
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

Application Closing Date: 18 April 2024

Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement