The West Australian Football Commission Inc (WAFC) is the peak body for Australian Rules Football  in Western Australia, is the caretaker of football throughout the State and responsible for the overall development of the game.

The WAFC is a not for profit organisation that plays an important role in providing leadership, program development, coordinating football activities, funding the ongoing development of football and having an active role in building better communities through various development programs.

In conjunction with the WA Amateur Football League, the WAFC is currently seeking applications for a General Manager Senior Metropolitan Community Football department which oversees the operations of the WAAFL who have one of the richest and proudest histories in West Australian Football, as well as WAWFL and MFL.

Community football encapsulates the essence of Australian Rules football and the games importance to the Australian Community. Currently this position would be responsible for the management and leadership of a large number Clubs and teams. This position will act as the General Manager -to the WA Amateur Football League providing important governance and management on behalf of the respective boards and support to both the WA Women’s Football League and Mercantile Football League.

This position requires a passionate and committed General Manager to lead and manage the staff and operations of the Community Football team; and to ensure optimum performance commercially, financially and on the field. The General Manager will also create an efficient, motivated, satisfied workforce in which the requirements of all leagues and affiliates are met in a professional and timely manner.

To be considered for this high profile role, you will have significant and successful sports management or commercial experience managing a business at senior management with outstanding strategic and public relations skills. Your ability to project manage numerous projects with responsibility for financial analysis and budget control is essential. Management of a high profile or sporting organisation will be well regarded.

To ensure your suitability, you will:

·         Be able to communicate at an exceptional level with the Board and Management teams.

·         Be able to maintain and develop excellent stakeholder relationships

·         Be a true team player that develops a team approach to the achievement of the strategic goals and objectives.

·         Have the ability to perform at optimum level under pressure.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of WA’s most high profile sporting organisations to new levels of success.

If you would like to apply, please send resume and covering letter to the Human Resources Manager, Patrick de Haan on pdehaan@wafc.com.au by Monday 13th February 2012.