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Form of workABOUT 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 Australia is the national governing body for football in Australia and a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. It governs all national teams, the A-Leagues (in Football Australia’s capacity as the regulatory body), Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues and leads state, community, and grassroots football.
OUR VALUES
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
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting into the General Manager - Community Refereeing (FA), this Canberra based fixed term role will provide leadership and direction within the ACT and Region refereeing ecosystem, creating and encouraging a strong culture of respect for match officials, and enhancing the reputation of Capital Football Match officials through strong coaching and development structures that align to domestic pathways structures across Capital and Australian football, in line with Principle VI.
Please note that this role is fixed term until 30 October 2024.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the management of the Capital Football refereeing pathway, including provision of technical direction and feedback to emerging talent
- Assist with the evaluation processes of the Capital Football NPL refereeing panels and provide appropriate controls
- Conduct individual pre-season performance focused discussions, regular follow ups, review progress of match officials throughout the season
- Conduct evaluations of match official performances and post-match coaching for Capital Football competitions
- Lead the Development of coaching resources for Capital Football match officials
- Develop a team culture that embraces diverse backgrounds and provides for an inclusive environment that is welcoming for all team members within the ACT
- Lead the implementation of the national recruitment and retention strategy which enhances the engagement and experience for Match Officials within the ACT.
A full copy of the position description can be found here.
ABOUT YOU
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in leading change
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Excellent communication & dispute resolution skills
- Understanding of officiating at a local, state, and national level
- Understanding of Member Federation refereeing structures and
grassroots refereeing landscape - Demonstrated ability to create educational materials
- Previous experience as a community or national match official
- A full list of experience, skills & qualifications can be found in the above position description
Additional Requirements:
- Full working rights in Australia
- Working with children check (paid/ employee) or state- based equivalent
- Out of hours and weekend work as required
WHAT WE OFFER
At Football Australia we want 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
Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.
Application Closing Date: 31 January 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
