ABOUT US
Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.
Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.
This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include:
- Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
- Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
- A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
- Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity
WHAT WE OFFER
At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Birthday Leave
- Study Leave
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
- Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
- Volunteer leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partner discounts
- Workplace Banking Program
- Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head Coach of the National U20 Team will (a) act as a key ambassador for Football Australia and football in Australia (b) select, monitor, prepare and improve the best Youth Women’s Australian players for the team to succeed at the AFC U-20 Women's Championships and FIFA U-20 Women’s Tournaments.
To provide advice to the Football Australia’s Head of National Teams, the Matildas Head Coach, and the National Technical Director in respect of technical matters generally.
To provide expertise as a coach in the implementation of Football Australia’s National Football Development Plan as requested by the Head of National Teams, General Manager - Women’s National Teams and Technical Director.
Please note that this role is fixed term until Thursday 31st December 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead as the Head Coach of U20 in all aspects of coaching the athletes.
- Collaborate with the Head of National Teams on the staff required for the program.
- Provide direction, support, and advice to the team’s Technical & Support Staff on all on-field and off field matters. Manage staff within the program to ensure all are completing roles and responsibilities & set workflow.
- Work with Team staff to ensure the Team has the best possible coaching, medical, conditioning, wellbeing and other support.
- Implement strategic technical, tactical, physical, mental and cultural requests from Head Coach of Matildas or National Technical Director
- Potential for additional programs, including Future Matildas.
- Develop and implement a team schedule that will allow for the highest performance at AFC Qualifiers, AFC Championships and FIFA World Cups where applicable.
- Conduct player Individual Program Plans (IPP development) regularly
- Lead the off-field Wellbeing program under the guidance from the lead of Performance Support to National Teams.
- Attend Youth-League Matches, NYC, Elite Games and NPL Games for player TID and monitoring across the entire Women’s National teams.
- Monitor the playing, fitness, availability, progress and well-being of potential Young Matildas players based in Australia and abroad.
- Monitor budgets in collaboration with the U20 Program/Team Managers.
- Consult with the National Technical Director, in relation to the technical direction and development of Women’s Football in Australia.
- Provide support to other departments within Football Australia as reasonably requested. This will require your input in Coach Education and Game Development.
- Provide support to other National Teams as requested.
A full copy of the position description can be found here.
ABOUT YOU
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential
- Experience as Coach at either a Club, Member Fed or other Federation
- Experience working with World Class Athletes
- Experience playing at an elite level
- High level of tactical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience as a Head Coach at either a Club, Member Fed or other Federation
- Experience playing for a National Team
A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description
Additional Requirements:
- Full working rights in Australia
- Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent
- International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
- Out of hours and weekend work as required
Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.
Application Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025
Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.
We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.
In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement
