Football Victoria is the governing body for football in Victoria and our vision is to provide equitable football for all, anywhere, anytime, in any way.

We are recognised as the organisation responsible for the administration, promotion and delivery of football and futsal in the State.

Our funding derives from membership and club affiliation fees, government grants and corporate sponsorship.

Through Football Victoria’s affiliation with FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations) via our national governing body, Football Australia, we look after everything football in Victoria including:

• Semi-professional ranks;
• Amateurs;
• Youth;
• Referees;
• Coaches;
• Officials;
• Volunteers.

Our purpose is to inspire, unite, and enable all Victorians to live and love football for life. We do this by committing to providing quality service to the broad community with integrity and professional excellence.

Football Victoria is a State Sporting Association run by a Board of Directors. We reinvest any money generated by the game in a financially prudent manner, prioritising in providing more coaching, education, facilities, support and participation opportunities to the community and our partners back to where it is needed most.

Based at the state-of-the-art purpose-built Home of The Matildas in Bundoora, we currently employ over 80 staff to deliver on the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan “Our Football” and administer weekly football matches, producing annual football fixtures, and appropriate rules of competition. Referees are also appointed to these matches to facilitate a safer and more enjoyable participation experience.

Through our programs and participation team, Football Victoria also deliver education programs and resources to talented players, coaches, referees, and club administrators while promoting the game through various channels, keeping our members informed regularly through a dedicated communications program.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT (Valuing all), INTEGRITY (Doing the right thing), LEADERSHIP (Inspiring vision of the future), INCLUSION (Together we are stronger), UNITY (United for the good of the world game).

THE ROLE

Football Victoria are in search for a dynamic and passionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into the 2026 season and beyond. The role of CEO is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and is accountable for delivering the strategic objectives via positive and active leadership.

Your role is to lead, inspire, and motivate to create a safe and inclusive football environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• work with the Board on the review and execution of Football Victoria’s strategic plan and priorities
• Manage the organisational performance against core KPls

Stakeholder Relationships

• Obsess about supporting the prosperity and growth of Victorian football clubs, and growth of the game in all sectors and products
• Develop effective relationships with other key football stakeholders, including associations, members, committees, volunteers, and Football Australia
• Advance and manage key relationships across Federal, State and Local Government

Business Development

• Deliver a transformational pipeline of football facilities and infrastructure for Victorian football
• Unlock additional resources, opportunities and expertise to support FV priorities and stakeholders
• Establish credibility throughout the organisation, the football community and the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges

Financial

• Align the organisational resources to meet the strategic plan, priorities, and budget
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organisation

Governance

• Provide timely and accurate information and support for Board to discharge its governance responsibilities
• Maintain and regularly review appropriate organisational governance policies
• Ensure FV's activities comply with its constitution, by-laws, board charter, all relevant Acts, taxation regulations and ethical standards.

Risk Management

• Implement a robust risk management framework ensuring effective internal controls and management information systems are in place
• Ensure the integrity of all public disclosure by FV

Operations

• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and direction to all FV staff to achieve an organisational culture of performance, empowerment, and reward
• Direct and manage the operational performance of FV and oversee delivery of FV's programs and services
• Facilitate and manage organisational change and development
• Represent FV and the sport of football in Victoria as required 

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Proven track record in leading high-performance organisations to reach their full potential
• Demonstrate a bias towards action, be an innovator with an appetite for "reasonable risk-taking"
• Demonstrated senior executive leadership experience with the ability to motivate, guide and inspire
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, communicate persuade and collaborate
• Ability to actively develop and manage senior government relationships for successful outcomes
• A solid knowledge of the sports industry from grassroots through to high performance
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with Boards, committees, volunteers and sporting clubs
• Highly developed leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong strategic management expertise with sound financial, operational and analytical capability
• An informed and working understanding of the Victorian and national football landscape
• Valid Working with Children Check & Driver’s Licence.
• Can foster and grow continuous learning, collaboration, and development opportunities.

Football Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.

It is acknowledged that all Football Victoria employees demonstrate a flexible approach and that from time to time the role will require out of hours and weekend availability to achieve the overall strategic objectives of the organisation.