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FIDA Administration Coordinator

FIDA


  • Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Part Time
13 Feb 2026
Applications 0

Description

FIDA Administration Coordinator 

Position 

Administration Coordinator 

Reports to 

General Manager 

Contract type 

Part-time – 3 days/week 

Work type 

Remote/work from home – attend in-person meetings as required, permanent 

Classification 

Sporting Organisations Award, Clerical and Administrative Grade 4, Part-time   

Direct Reports 

None 

Location 

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

Requirements 

Working With Children Check 

ABOUT FIDA 

Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) is an ACNC registered Charity that operates an Australian Football League for people with an Intellectual Impairment. Since 1991 FIDA has grown into the lead sporting organisation for people with an intellectual impairment in Australia, providing opportunity for close to 900 players and their families to access the game they love week in week out.  

FIDA is about so much more than just football. For participants FIDA provides access to a community, physical and mental health and wellbeing, support & advocacy networks and above all the chance to create and maintain lifelong friendships. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is responsible for coordinating administrative requirements for general day-to-day operations of the organisation and the FIDA competition. The role will report to the General Manager, but will work closely with the Football Operations Manager to support the administrative requirements for the league, particularly in season (from April to August). Tasks will include data entry, assisting to process player registrations, managing the use of PlayHQ, IT and website administrative tasks, event and related bookings, and processing and keeping track of invoicing in Xero. 

A key focus of the role will be to establish and provide administrative processes and support for the organisation to assist with the efficient running of the league and the operations of the organisation.  

ABOUT YOU 

We are looking for someone with a proactive attitude and 3-4 years experience in an administrative role with strong organisational and multitasking skills. 

The successful candidate will be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders in a busy, challenging and dynamic environment, particularly during the season. An ability to exercise initiative and judgment will be an asset.? 

Previous experience working with a sporting league would be ideal, however the main experience we are looking for is someone who is organised, proactive and can work with limited supervision. 

Relevant skills and experience include: 

  • Strong background in administration and office management. 

  • Experience working with external vendors such as IT, venue and general logistics bookings, and external stakeholders. 

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills including SharePoint, Excel and Word. 

  • Experience with using CRMs. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 

  • Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. 

Ideal (but not essential): 

  • Experience in using PlayHQ. 

  • Experience in using Xero. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER 

  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work. 

  • Work in a role where you can make a difference in the lives of people living with an intellectual disability by contributing to their health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through football. 

  • Be part of a growing organisation where you will be able to innovate and establish new systems. 

  • A supportive team and work environment, and an opportunity to work alongside passionate people who are dedicated to the mission of FIDA. 

  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across AFL, AFL Vic, government, sporting bodies, disability advocacy groups, and commercial partners. 

  • Opportunity to access salary packaging. 

Essential Requirements

  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Application Instruction

To apply, provide a current CV and a cover letter addressing the relevant skills and experience and why you believe you woudl be suitable for the role. Please email Amanda Bresnan, General Manager for any questions at a.bresnan@fida.org.au

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