The SACFL is seeking expressions of interest for the full-time position of Operations Manager, reporting to the Manager, Community Football League. 

THE ROLE

  • Full-time position
  • Work closely with regional football communities
  • Based at Adelaide Oval 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented individual to join the SACFL administration and operations team to: 

  • deliver quality national and state administration programs and services to all affiliated Leagues and Clubs
  • manage all aspects of community football emanating from affiliated Leagues and Clubs 

The position will be responsible for the provision of administration to all affiliated Leagues and Clubs. It will include the implementation of programs as directed by the Manager, Community Football League and the Board.  These programs will conform to the policies formulated by the AFL, SANFL, and SACFL and are aimed at ensuring the Operations Manager: 

  • Administers and manages football leagues in all ‘affiliation and regulations’ matters including the coordination of relevant meetings conducted from time to time
  • Manages the State Country Championships and State Country Team programs together with any other events from time to time
  • Oversees the delivery of sponsor requirements
  • Assists in the management of facility needs for community football
  • Attends relevant meetings within the State and interstate as required 

The position requires some inter and intrastate travel and working out of normal work hours, from time to time. 

THE CANDIDATE

To be successful in this role, candidates will demonstrate strong operational capacity, a track record working collaboratively and influentially with a range of stakeholders and with a focus on delivering tangible outcomes.  A good understanding of the rules of the game including the SACFL Rules and Regulations, and the operations of a football club along with some experience in event operations, is also required. 

Applications should also demonstrate highly developed skills in the following: 

  • Communication and interpersonal relationships
  • Planning and event organisation – analytical and innovative
  • Management control – negotiation and leadership
  • Self-motivation – attention to detail
  • Ability to work with a broad section of the SA Community, and

sound knowledge of:

  • MS Office, with experience using in Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Committee secretarial skills and processes, including minute taking 

Candidates must hold a current Drivers Licence, a National Police Certificate issued within the last 12 months and a current DCSI Working With Children Clearance.  

Enquiries can be directed to :

Leeanne Grantham
Manager, Community Football League
Phone: 08 8424 2208 

Applications (letter and CV in a single document) are to be directed to:

Belinda Haines
HR Coordinator
 hr@sanfl.com.au 
Phone: 08 8440 6914 

Applications close Friday 22 May.