Central Coast Football (CCF) is one of Australia’s largest community football associations, supporting more than 16,500 registered players and thousands of matches each year.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hands-on Match Day & Venue Operations Officer to help keep football running smoothly, both on and off the field.
Based at Pluim Park in Lisarow, this is a varied position that combines match-day operations, venue coordination, customer service and competition administration.
This is predominantly a weekend role, Saturdays and Sundays in line with Pluim Park’s playing schedule. Permanent part-time or casual (negotiable), 20 to 25 hours a week.
The Role
Working alongside our competitions, refereeing and operations teams, your responsibilities will include:
Match Day Operations
- Preparing and coordinating Pluim Park for fixtures, competitions and events.
- Assisting with ground operations, equipment, venue setup and pack-down.
- Providing on-site support to clubs, teams, referees and spectators.
- Managing operational issues as they arise and ensuring a positive match-day experience.
- Supporting the delivery of representative fixtures, finals and special events.
Competition & Referee Support
- Responding to club and participant enquiries via phone and email.
- Assisting with fixtures, results, competition administration and scheduling.
- Supporting referee appointments and match-day communication.
- Helping resolve operational issues, including late changes, weather disruptions and other match-day challenges.
Venue Operations
- Opening, closing and overseeing Pluim Park during allocated shifts.
- Monitoring venue presentation, safety, equipment and facilities.
- Reporting maintenance issues, incidents and operational requirements.
About You
We’re not necessarily looking for someone with years of sports administration experience. We’re looking for someone who gets things done, enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy sporting environment.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A practical, proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
- Confidence working independently and making decisions.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
- An interest in sport, particularly community football.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings and some weekdays.
Previous experience in sports administration, venue operations, events, hospitality or community sport would be highly regarded.
A current NSW Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one, will be required.
Why Join Central Coast Football?
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of community football on the Central Coast.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team delivering competitions and events for thousands of local players, referees, volunteers and families.
You’ll enjoy:
- A varied role combining outdoor and office-based work.
- A supportive, community-focused working environment.
- Flexible employment arrangements for the right candidate.
- Opportunities to gain experience in sporting competitions, events and venue operations.
- The satisfaction of helping deliver football across the Central Coast.
