General Manager - Sydney, Australia - Football Australia

Football Australia
Football Australia
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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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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 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:

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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.
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Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
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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
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Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity


ABOUT THE ROLE

Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Competition Strategy and Planning: Supporting the strategic planning for the delivery of a NST of football in Australia with the focus on facilitating mid to longterm growth for Senior Women and Men's football, improved opportunities for Australia's aspiring footballers, coaches, referees, administrators, medical staff and media and delivering competitions that will optimise the media and commercial value of Football Australia's competitions portfolio
  • Competition Development: Lead the strategy, club assessment criteria, and launch of the NST and ensure its ongoing viability
  • Marketing/Promotion/

Match Scheduling:
Ensure the scheduling of the NST aligns with FA's Domestic Match Calendar year on year to optimise the fan experience, broadcast opportunities, football development and commercial outcomes for this tier of football

  • Broadcast and Commercial: Act as key Competitions contact for broadcast and commercial partners across programming, production, and match day delivery for the NST
  • Leadership: Manage senior stakeholders across the football ecosystem with the Australian Professional Leagues, A-Leagues Clubs, NST Applicants/Clubs, Member Federations, Broadcast partners, AFC and NPL Clubs
  • Financial: Manage NST operation within approved annual budget including regular reporting on the competitions progress to budget

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:


  • At least 7 years of industry experience in competitions, sport administration, project management or similar field
  • University degree required, with degree in sport management, business/ administration or sportrelated field preferred
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Excellent management skills
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Understanding of contemporary initiatives for competition enhancement
  • Well organised and ability to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Diplomacy and strong customer service approach
  • Understanding of core principles of Football Development
  • Strong IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products
  • Awareness and alignment to the FA XI Principles

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 5aside futsal

Application Closing Date: 23 March 2023

  • 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 it's people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and
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