The Essendon Football Club is a leader in the Australian sports industry, with well established values and behaviours. Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking a Football Operations Coordinator to join our Football Department.

Reporting to the Football Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all administrative tasks in the Football Department are carried out with due diligence and attention to detail;
• Calendar event management and communication with Football Department;
• Managing the player appearances and ensuring adherence to AFL rules and regulations;
• Stock ordering and inventory management;
• Facilities booking management.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• High level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with others to achieve priorities;
• High level organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to display a high level of discretion, judgement & personal commitment;
• Demonstrated capacity to determine and work to deadlines;
• Flexible and responsive to change in direction and priorities;
• A strong team player with a service minder mentality;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative; and
• Capable of working a wide array of hours with a varying time schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of a football department.

To apply in strict confidence or seek a position description, please send your application to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au.

Applications close 5pm 6th November 2013.

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.