The Yeronga/South Brisbane AFL Club is over 115 years old and is the oldest AFL club in Queensland. Our Club has had strong success in both the Men and Women’s competitions in its fantastic history.
This critical position will be required to deliver sustainable off field structures to deliver on-field success, underpinned by:
- A strategic and analytic approach to planning and decision making
- A cohesive and effective football team, including staff within coaching and analysis, player performance and fitness, recruitment, player welfare and administration
- The effective management of football operations driven by a robust culture within a semi-professional environment
The position will drive a team dedicated to achieving excellence in every aspect of their work, meeting a variety of accountabilities
The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the operational requirements of AFLW and QAFLW, will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience in financial and budgetary management.
The position is based at Yeronga/South Brisbane headquarters at Leyshon Street, Yeronga and will be offered on a part-time basis.
A remuneration package of up to $50,000 is on offer for the successful candidate, dependent on skills, abilities, experience, and the amount of time they are able to commit to the role, and subject to negotiation with Club representatives.
The key responsibilities for this role are, but not limited to:
Strategic Planning
The development, implementation and delivery of the Club’s long-term Women’s Football Plan, addressing:
- Coaching and analysis
- Player fitness and skills development
- Football budget and resource allocation
- Recruitment and list management
- Professional and personal development of staff and players
- Player welfare, medical and allied health professional services
- Departmental structure, staffing and administration
Financial and Contract Management
- Forecast and oversee the Total Player Payment commitments to ensure compliance with AFLQ regulations and internal budgetary directions
- Negotiation of player contracts and utilise QAFW player points to ensure the highest and best outcome
- Maintain the management of contracts within annual budget and negotiate contracts for all new or re-contracted staff within the women’s program
- Undertake benchmark comparisons of resources and financial information against other AFLQ Clubs and other sports
Football Administration and Team Management
- Lead the integration of the women’s program into the whole of club culture
- Develop and lead various team building and cultural initiatives within the women’s program, including strong leadership on values and behaviours, within the program and across the Club
- Oversee and coordinate all match day, team travel and accommodation requirements for women’s football matches and any Club promotional and/or training camps.
- Ensure the organisation and presentation of the team on and off the field is always executed in an efficient, timely and professional manner
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and adherence to all AFLQA rules and regulations
Club Administration
- Represent the Club at all AFLQ meetings held for all Clubs that relate to women’s football
- Represent the Club in the media to provide information relating to women’s football operational issues
- Produce documentation and reports as required for the Club’s Committee
Selection criteria
Candidates will need to address the following competencies and experience:
- Previous industry/elite sport management experience as well as sound knowledge of the operations of AFLW / QAFLW competition
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence with integrity and negotiate the best outcomes for the Club
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining quality
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Experience and knowledge in managing budgets, financial implications in decision making processes and the ability to set and work within budgeted parameters
- Ability to demonstrate and promote a growth mindset
- Current driver’s licence