AddressAbout the business
Touch Football Australia Incorporated (TFA) is the governing body for the sport of Touch Football in Australia. TFA has a strategic alliance with the National Rugby League (NRL) through the Australian Rugby League Commission, hence the sport being known as NRL Touch Football.
Touch Football is a sport that is thrilling, enjoyable and accessible to all. TFA is responsible for the overall leadership, management, administration and development of Touch Football across the nation and has over 420,000 people participating annually.
TFA has four operating principles; we rip in, stick tight, take the high road and are forward focused. Operating with these principles, our core focus is to enhance the experience and grow the sport.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both Touch Football Australia and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
About the role
Reporting to the State Manager, the Sports Operations Coordinator is responsible for the local delivery of the TFA Strategic Plan, development of the volunteer network through education, support of the representative pathway and the delivery of major events and competitions.
This role is based in the Darwin office in Marrara, with the flexibility to work from home on an ad hoc basis as agreed with the State Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Implement the National Strategic and Participation Plan to achieve local growth targets.
- Assist in the localised delivery of national strategies, policies and procedures.
- Lead, manage, promote and grow competitions and events.
- Ensure competitions and events are compliant, delivered with integrity and consistency while providing for localised variance and audiences.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of competitions including financial and resource management, ground controllers’ provision and coordination.
- Provide administrative assistance, advice, policy development and decision-making support to the State Manager.
- Work in conjunction with management to prepare budgets related to the role.
- Assist the State Manager and TFA GM of Commercial with revenue growth through new and existing partners, branding and servicing aligned to the commercial strategy.
- Assist in the research, submission, delivery and acquittal of local and state grants.
- Through the localised adoption of the national communications strategy deliver heightened engagement, exposure and connection with members.
- Support the State Manager in the organisation and logistics for representative teams including the recruitment of state representative coaches, referees and support staff.
- Ensure technical and educational programs are delivered to the volunteer network in line with current national platforms.
- Support the Referee and Representative Coach and Player Panels through recruitment, development and retention.
- Assist the development and delivery of Sporting Schools Programs and overarching school strategies with an aim to transition participants into community competitions.
- Provide innovative options to Affiliates through modified formats in delivery and game types.
- Assist in the delivery of local, state and national events.
- Attend courses for personal and professional development where required.
- Provide support and undertake responsibilities required by the organisation.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Technical knowledge and/or experience in delivery of sport development programs.
- Previous experience in managing representative and touring teams.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills supported by interpersonal skills of a high order.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines of competing priorities.
- Ability to develop creative and innovative based solutions. .
- Energetic and outgoing personality that supports your ability to build effective relationships.
- Proven experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment.
- Sound understanding of the structures and needs of the TFA community.
You’ll enjoy:
- A team that strives to be the global benchmark and celebrates achievement.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Active social culture with a range of social impact days and activities.
- Employee Wellness & Assistance Programs.
- Parental leave provisions, and 17.5% leave loading.
- Free car parking on-site.
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. TFA is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.
