QTF

Participation Manager

Queensland Touch Football


  • Brisbane Queensland Australia
  • Full Time
12 Jun 2026
Applications 0

Description

Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is a member organisation of Touch Football Australia (TFA) and benefits from strategic partnerships with both the National Rugby League (NRL) and Queensland Rugby League (QRL). 

Touch Football is one of Queensland’s most popular participation sports, with over 185,000 participants engaging in the sport annually through affiliates and school competitions and events, from Thursday Island and Weipa, Mt Isa to Rockhampton, Roma to South Tweed.

QTF governs six regions and 78 affiliated associations across the state and is responsible for the leadership and management of competitions, representative pathways, events, game development and participation.

Queensland Touch Football has a vision to Unite, Inspire and Grow through our key strategic pillars, aligned with our Values: Forward Thinking | Stronger Together | Passionately Proud | Leading with Humility | Fostering Fun.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is seeking a dynamic and driven Participation Manager to lead the growth of touch football across the state.

The Participation Manager is responsible for driving sustainable participation growth across QTF, providing strong operational leadership across all participation initiatives. This includes accountability for the development, implementation, and tracking of annual participation plans, individual work plans, as well as, leading and supporting a team to achieve agreed outcomes.

Reporting to the Pathways and Performance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering QTF’s vision to Unite, Inspire and Grow the game. You will drive participation initiatives, build strong relationships across affiliates, schools, regions and communities, and lead a Game Development team focused on sustainable growth and high-quality program delivery.

A copy of the Position Description is available at https://qldtouch.com.au/careers/

This is an exciting opporunity for an individual passionate about participation growth, a new challenge for a sports professional of 3-5 years experience in sport management and development with one of the largest participation sports in Queensland. 

Essential Requirements

  • Sports Management / Business Degree
  • Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Drivers Licence
  • Proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate participation programs and development initiatives.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to analyse data and prepare clear reports to support decision-making.
  • Experience leading or supporting staff/teams, driving accountability and outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively

Desirable Criteria

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Application Instruction

To be considered for this role, please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

  • Applications will close on Friday 12 June 2026.

Application letter and CV submitted to vacancies@qldtouch.com.au.  Applications close Monday 27th October.

For enquiries, please contact:

Tristan Mana,
QTF Pathways and Performance Manager
M 0410 697 462

Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to interview
prospective applicants prior to the application closing date.

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