• Want to work in the sporting industry?
  • Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
  • Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

The WAFC is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values: 

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

  • Our People
  • Being our very best
  • Our relationships
  • Leading our industry

Working at the WAFC is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAFC family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

 

Please note this position is a parental leave cover until 31/10/2025.

Key responsibilities:

  • Driving and monitoring Western Australia’s delivery of the AFL Women and Girls Game Development Action Plan.
  • Supporting the growth of women and girls playing, coaching, umpiring, and leading our game and improving their experience.
  • Work closely with Managers across the WAFC to deliver outcomes for women and girls
  • Supporting the delivery of state specific initiatives required by the business.
  • Support in the development and implementation of Club Leadership Diversity Programs across WA.

 

Essential:

  • A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategy
  • Understanding of community football/participation programs or similar in another sport
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation skills
  • Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised
  • Experience working across complex and high-profile stakeholders
  • Ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate
  • Current WA Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children card

Desirable:

  • Understanding the various segments of Community Football (Club and School) in Western Australia
  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
     

 

Apply Now!

You are encouraged to access a full detailed Position Description  by emailing hr@wafc.com.au. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.wafootball.com.au/

All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months) and valid Working With Children Card.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume online via SEEK - CLICK HERE. Applications close 4pm, Monday 2nd December, 2024

The West Australian Football Commission is committed to equal opportunity in employment and the principles of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.