Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the national governing body for football in Australia. It governs all national teams (including the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas), National Premier Leagues and leads state, community and grassroots football.

In the area of Participation, FFA works in partnership with its stakeholders to drive participation outcomes and ensure the best quality experiences for all participants.

The position of National Junior Participation Manager is responsible for the strategy development and managing football’s junior participation products including MiniRoos (FFA’s junior introductory program for 4-11 year olds), specific Multicultural programs, and the Whole of Football Schools Framework including National Primary Schools and High School programs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Overall management and administration of MiniRoos Program and Whole of Football Schools Framework;
• Manage operational staff including MiniRoos Operations Coordinator and Schools Coordinator
• Lead the Member Federations including MiniRoos Development Officer taskforce and National Schools delivery taskforce;
• Develop and implement MiniRoos and Schools strategic plans, deliverables and outcomes
• Design and oversee the implementation of MiniRoos and Schools Resources, guidelines and principles to enhance the quality program experience
• Lead FFA Marketing, Communications, and Digital teams to execute MiniRoos and Schools deliverables
• Managing relationships with external partners and suppliers; 
• Overseeing the implementation of MiniRoos activations for FFA events;

Knowledge, skills and behaviour required

• A minimum 4 years’ experience in a management position;
• Completed tertiary qualifications in sport management/administration or a related area of study;
• Demonstrative experience in project management and implementation. Management of community sport projects highly desirable;
• A team player with experience leading a team;
• Experience in an administration role and advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software;
• Sound interpersonal skills with an ability to manage relationships and negotiate terms;
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written;
• Understanding of marketing principles and their application;
• Demonstrated experience working/volunteering within schools or sporting clubs/organisations;
• High attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritise work commitments and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; 
• Proven ability and desire to develop the game of football, including women’s football.  

FFA People & Culture

FFA’s staff culture is an evolving process of continuous improvement with a consistent passion across the business for growing the game to become Australia’s number 1 sport. FFA’s existing and incoming staff all need to align to the organsiation’s values - People, Collaboration, Integrity, Whole of Game, Unlimited Potential and Excellence.

We encourage a conscious focus on improving flexibility and work life balance within FFA through the introduction of the FFA People & Work Approach. This allows individuals to develop informal work arrangements to suit their personal situations.

FFA is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with the FFA Safeguarding Children Framework. FFA requires all applicants to undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/equivalent in accordance with the relevant state/territory laws.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity by sending your resume to recruitment@ffa.com.au. Please be specific in the email title of the role you are applying for.

Only candidates selected for the short list will be contacted in relation to this role.