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 are:

• Welcome: Open doors, open minds, open hearts – One Game for All
• Ready: Always ready, Always ahead
• Connect: Together, united
• Excel: Our best, every day in every way
• Protect: Guarding the game, Securing the future

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

• The Elite Men’s Assistant Referee Developer role will be required to contribute to the education, development and world class performance of Assistant Referees within the A-League Men’s Panel & Football Australia competitions.
• A specific focus will be to build relationships providing an environment where individual officials can develop their technical knowledge and officiating skillset towards the enhancement of the Elite Men's Refereeing Panel, A-Leagues and Football Australia Competitions.
• To support the above, the person fulfilling this role will in conjunction with the Head of Referees and GM Elite Refereeing provide support on program strategy, leadership on elements within the program and deliver high quality mentoring to promote the selection of as many panel members as possible to the Australian Professional Leagues, Football Australia Competitions, Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Women’s Match Official Programs

Please note that this role is part-time fixed term until 30th June 2026

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate and support the progression and enhancement of Assistant Referees in the ALM Elite Refereeing Program and Football Australia Competitions to promote on-field decision-making accuracy across appropriate metrics as set out by the Elite Refereeing Department from time to time
• Provide targeted mentoring strategies that focus on specific areas of need from personal observation and outcomes of observer assessments
• Present leadership and guidance to panel members, which promotes the Football Australia Elite Refereeing Philosophy and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Understand worldwide trends in referee development, using world class practice and innovative techniques which support high level education and development for Australian match officials.
• Promote a supportive and motivational atmosphere within the panel and department, empowering all staff to adapt and respond effectively to the evolving challenges of contemporary football
• Support and promote any additional actions and initiatives that promote World Class standards of refereeing within the A-Leagues and Football Australia competitions, ensuring that match officials are equipped to perform at their peak, delivering consistent and accurate decision-making.

A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser: 
https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2025-09/Elite%20Mens%20Assistant%20Referee%20Developer.pdf

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• High Level Refereeing Experience: Proven track record as an assistant referee at A-League level.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop elite officials
• Performance assessment capacity: Capacity to use performance assessment and data analysis to inform mentoring and development strategy.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The capacity to communicate and engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders utilising a wide range of strategies, balancing direct, critical and constructive feedback with a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to evolving trends in contemporary football and refereeing, promoting continuous learning and improvement, and upholding the ethical standards and values of Football Australia
• International Refereeing Experience: Possess experience as a FIFA Referee and/or Assistant Referee (Desirable)
• International Assessing or Instructing Experience: Possess experience as a FIFA or Asian Football Confederation Assessor or Instructor (Desirable)

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• 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)
• 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: 15th September 2025
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: www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement