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

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the performance of National Teams in preparation for and during competitions.
• To work closely with the Head Coach of the assigned team, General Manager – Men’s or Women’s National Team, and Head of National Teams to successfully plan and manage the operational, logistical and administrative activities for the assigned team.
• The role includes preparation and attendance at all scheduled assemblies including camps, tours and/or competitions throughout the calendar year or as directed by Football Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Head Coach of the assigned team, develop and maintain consistent high-performance team program design and implementation.
• Systematically and strategically manage, administer and arrange all operational team matters pertaining to a National Team Assembly, including but not limited to flights, hotel accommodation, meals, on-ground transfers, visas, security, training venues, equipment, match kits, scheduling, appointments and meetings.
• Manage the ‘day to day’ requirements for National Team Assemblies ensuring seamlessly operations.
• Manage and oversee all team off-field, training and match apparel and other team equipment requirements in collaboration with the National Teams Equipment Manager.
• Communicate with all relevant stakeholders regarding player selections and where applicable, player release letters for clubs, institutes, teams or programs.
• Actively engage other Member Associations for potential international matches.
• Ensure all National Team staff, either technical, medical, sports science, administrative and remaining operational personnel, where reasonably practical and possible, are serviced and purposefully resourced.
• Administratively adhere to all tournament and competitions (and other matches) reporting processes and requirements within the prescribed timeframes.
• Ensure strict compliance with all related and applicable regulations and policies, including from Football Australia, FIFA, AFC, ASADA, AOC and other relevant stakeholders for all tournaments, competitions, matches and general team operational and functional matters.
• Ensure all National team staff possess a current paid Working With Children Check and are all suitably qualified, skilled and/or experienced for their specific function.
• Oversee and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety for all players and staff.
• Administer the initial process to assist in the player naturalisation process.
• In consultation with the Head Coach, develop forecasts and manage the team operational budgets while ensuring expenditure remains aligned with approved amounts.
• Manage the invoicing process for accounts receivable and payable for all National team staff, contractor staff and other service providers.
• Apply sensible work-related use and expense only for Football Australia’s corporate credit card.
• Manage the personal ‘cash expense’ reimbursement process for all stakeholders.
• With a prearrange and approved amount, provide authority and sign-off to any National Team expenses.
• Ensure compliance with any financial matters.
• Pursue other revenues for funding for National Team activity in relationship with Football Australia’s Government/International Partnerships Department.
• Liaise and maintain regular, up-to-date communication particularly with National Team staff and players and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strong and cooperative relations with all stakeholders, particularly and importantly, domestic and international clubs, other Member Associations, FIFA, AFC, AOC, AFF, Sport Australia, the PFA, sponsors and/or commercial partners, media and other Member Confederations (where and if applicable).
• In collaboration with the respective Head Coaches, lead, manage and develop a high performing team, ensuring regular consistent feedback that contributes to the ongoing growth and success within the team.
• Keep an up to date and detailed Player Data Base for the current and next U23 age groups.
• Consistently display leadership behaviours and qualities that become contagious amongst staff and players.
• Assist the National Teams Unit and other team managers, including other ‘department related projects’, as required.
• Assist other National Teams as required.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven ability to develop policy documents and reports.
• Outstanding budgetary management experience and skills.
• Ability to positively influence and work collaboratively with a range of
  stakeholders across all levels of the sport, including the Football Australia business.
• Ability to work with the assigned team’s coaches, staff and players to achieve objectives successfully.
• Inspirational and motivational individual to assist with creating a motivated and positive team environment.
• Experience working with athletic teams and knowledge of their culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of the objectives and principles relating to elite player development and creating high performance environments.
• Represent Football Australia with integrity and in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent network-building and relationship management capabilities.
• Understanding and respectful of other cultures.
• Ability to problem-solve efficiently and effectively with a positive outcome or solution.
• Maintain calmness when under-pressure or placed in a high-risk situation.
• Ability to uphold professional standards.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Extraordinary project management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Possess an outstanding work ethic and willingness to remain committed to a task or project.
• Ability to plan strategically and methodically.
• A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description

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: 29th October 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: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement