National Competitions Manager – Football Federation Australia
Football Australia, the national governing body for football, is currently seeking a full time National Competitions Manager, starting February and based in Sydney.
The role predominately focuses on Principle IV, V, VII, IX and X and is responsible for managing the operations and administration of national competitions in the Football department, primarily the NPL & FFA Cup. The National Competitions Manager will support the General Manager – Competitions and Participation in delivering the FFA Cup and ensuring the national alignment and progress of the NPL throughout the Member Federations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Management and delivery of FFA Cup competition administration (competition regulations, player and team registrations and match scheduling)
- Work with Member Federations to deliver the Preliminary Rounds of the FFA Cup leading up to the Final Rounds
- Collaborate with FA Finance regarding registration fee payment process, Member Federation susidies and other financial matters
- Work with Events and Commercial departments to oversee match delivery, venue audits and selections which consider the needs of broadcaster, clubs, Member Federations and Football Australia
- Lead the FFA Cup Project Team with operational planning
- Administer the FFA Cup budget
- Administer and conduct the live draws
- Administer and oversight of the rollout of the NPL to the Member Federations including; national club licencing criteria, player points system and alignment of the national technical direction within the NPL
- Develop and administer national NPL competitions i.e.) NPL Finals Series for men and women
- Continued focus on greater consistency across NPL competitions in each Member Federation, including competition rules and alignment to the Domestic Match Calendar (DMC)
- Develop relationships with Member Federations and clubs
- Provide reports and information the the Head of Game Development and General Manager – Competitions and Participation on specific programs and activity plans
- Research and keep informed on industry best practise of similar programs both in Australia and overseas
- Main contact point for Member Federation Competition Managers on national competition related matters
- Assist with the administration of the national club licencing system in relation to FFA Cup teams
- Interface as needed with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), FIFA and Member Federations
Experience and skills required:
- Excellent communication skills, particular written and presentation
- Proven experience working in community and elite sporting environments
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of sport administration systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience in event delivery and having an understanding of what is required to run a professional sporting event
- Diplomacy and strong customer service approach
- Understanding of core principles of Football Development
- Strong IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products
- Awareness and alignment to the Football Australia XI Principles
- Flexible working hours, including weeknights, weekends and interstate/international travel required
- Full working rights within Australia
Application Deadline: Wednesday 27th January 2021 3pm AEDT.
