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 into the General Manager - First Nations, this fixed-term role is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives that support the inclusion, participation, and advancement of First Nations peoples in Football.

This role will focus on leading the ‘All-in’ Growing First Nations Football Program funded by the Australian Sports Commission, creating culturally appropriate programs, building relationships with Indigenous communities, organisations and services whilst ensuring the visibility and success of First Nations athletes in the sport.

Please note that this role is fixed term until 30 January 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, and manage football programs tailored to First Nations communities
• Develop & implement pathways for First Nations players from grassroots to elite levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with First Nations communities and organisations.
• Act as a liaison between Football Australia and First Nations stakeholders.
• Organise community events, workshops, and training sessions to promote participation, including the First Nations Miniroos program and Walking Football for Elders.
• Support community engagement through the Growing First Nations Participation Program
• Identify and nurture talent within First Nations communities managing the Invitational XI program.
• Provide mentorship and support to aspiring First Nations athletes.
• Collaborate with coaches and TD’s to facilitate opportunities for First Nations players.
• Establish and work with existing partnerships with external organisations, including government bodies, NGOs, and sponsors, to support program funding and sustainability.
• Lead the development and implementation of First Nations Coaching Courses in collaboration with partner organisations.
• Develop metrics and tools to measure the success and impact of First Nations programs, including the effectiveness of the Invitational XI program, First Nations Miniroos, and Walking Football for Elders.
• Regularly report on program outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, protocols, and issues.
• Proven experience in program development and management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in sport.
• Previous experience in a similar role within sports or community development.
• Knowledge of the Football landscape in Australia.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, sports management, or a related field.

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent - please note this is required to be submitted before any interviews are conducted
• National Police Check - please note this is required to be submitted before any interviews are conducted
• 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, this is required to be submitted before any interviews are conducted)
• 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: 13 September 2024 at 5pm AEST

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