The Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) Board is now accepting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to succeed outgoing CEO Kevin Johnson.
The NSFA is one of the leading local sports Associations in New South Wales, with over 17,500 Winter participants & 3,500 Summer Participants within its competitions. It is the governing body for football in its area which spans from the Sydney Harbour (North Sydney) in the south to the foot of the Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) in the north. NSFA is affiliated and within the ‘football family’ of Football Australia and Football NSW. NSFA currently consists of 29 Member Clubs and it administers football competitions, tournaments, player development programs and member development programs for males and females from as young as five years old upwards.
As well as community football, the NSFA also provides an elite player pathway. The NSFA’s representative club, Northern Tigers FC, participates in the National Premier League Women’s, Football NSW League One Men, as well as Boys Youth League, Girls Youth League, JDL and GJDL.
An opportunity exists to lead the continued growth of both football in the region and also the NSFA generally. NSFA is at an exciting time and is looking for an experienced leader to work with its various stakeholders for the advancement of the game.
Whilst the position requires liaising frequently with all Board Members, the successful candidate will report directly to Dimitrios Gongolidis, President of the NSFA Board.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- An ability to work successfully with the NSFA’s key stakeholders, including: staff, NSFA Board, Member Clubs, Northern Tigers FC, other football associations, Football NSW, local Councils, local government, State and Federal MPs, key suppliers and sponsors.
- Player and administration Football experience coupled with refereeing or coaching.
- Strategic skills to formulate and execute on our 3 year strategic plan.
- Excellent communication and people management skills.
- An appreciation of the challenges involved in working with largely volunteer-run organisations. Previous experience in the management of a not-for-profit business would be desirable.
- Legal entitlement to work in Australia.
- The position requires working outside the standard 9-5 Monday to Friday hours with after hours and weekend work needed.
- A strong understanding of the local Association, its culture, current and future requirements as well as passion for football will be well regarded skills.
Candidates are invited to review the Annual Reports, Constitution and Strategic Plan contained under The Association tab of this website.
Closing date: COB on Friday 31 October 2025.
