About Hockey Australia
Hockey Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Hockey, responsible for leading the growth and success of Hockey in Australia. Operating with the highest level of integrity, we drive participation by offering contemporary opportunities to play the game and through the delivery of world class events. We aim to provide the best possible high-performance program and facilities, in addition to unwavering support to our iconic national teams the Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos.
As a strong values-based organisation, our inclusive culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development, are the reason why we believe we are an employer of choice in the sporting industry.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Events, the Officiating Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the effective coordination, support, and development of officials at Hockey Australia events, ensuring smooth logistics, compliance with policies, quality reporting and strong communication between Hockey Australia and key stakeholders. This newly created part time role is being offered on a 4 day per week basis (30.4 hours).
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure appropriate appointments of Officials to National Championships to sustain their development in line with the Officials Panel System
- Implement the appointment process for Officials at Hockey Australia domestic and international events in alignment with HA’s Officials Appointment and Travel Policy
- Manage the appointment process and coordinating logistical arrangements such as accommodation, flights, transport, and uniform orders for Officials at Hockey Australia domestic and international events
- Manage the process for post-event funding acquittals for officials appointed to HA domestic and international events
- Oversee incident reporting and code of conduct breach reporting at HA domestic and international events to form a sustainable process for the collation of key information in line with policy
- When not undertaken by the respective Committee, order uniforms, book flights, accommodation & car hire for international representative teams (Country, Indoors and Masters)
Benefits and Culture
Based at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville, Hockey Australia is an exciting workplace to be a part of with progressive and passionate staff that embody the HA values. In addition, we offer a range of excellent benefits including 5 extra days of annual leave, workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, and retail discounts amongst other things. Click here to check out the full list of Work Perks you get as a Hockey Australia employee.
Remuneration
Hockey Australia will offer a $50,000 - $55,000 (pro-rata) salary plus superannuation dependent upon the successful applicant's skills and experience.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
- 2+ years’ experience providing a high level of administrative support
- Travel booking experience (preferred but not essential)
- Event planning and delivery experience (preferred but not essential)
- Very strong attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to solve problems, resolve conflict and offer constructive solutions
