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 Futsal Referee Education Coordinator will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and consistency of Futsal officiating across Australia. By developing and implementing comprehensive referee education programs, this position aims to increase the number of accredited Futsal referees and ensure they are well-prepared to officiate at various competition levels. Collaborating closely with Member Federations and key stakeholders, the coordinator will promote best practices in referee development and contribute to the establishment of a unified national Futsal structure. This role is essential in supporting Football Australia's commitment to effectively controlling, organising, promoting, growing, and administering Futsal nationally.

Please note that this role is fixed term until 9th December 2026

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a national Futsal referee education and accreditation program in collaboration with Football Australia’s technical team.
• Establish standardised training, assessment, and development pathways for Futsal referees at all levels.
• Deliver workshops, courses, and online education modules to enhance referee skills and knowledge.
• Support Member Federations in identifying and nurturing emerging refereeing talent.
• Develop and manage mentorship and professional development programs for referees.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of referees, ensuring a sustainable officiating workforce.
• Establish evaluation and feedback mechanisms to improve referee performance and consistency.
• Work with competition organisers to ensure quality officiating at all sanctioned Futsal events.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA, AFC, and Football Australia refereeing standards.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to promote referee education and recruitment initiatives.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Head of Referees and General Manager – Futsal on refereeing development, challenges, and progress.

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience in referee education, training, or officiating development.
• Strong knowledge of FIFA, AFC, and Football Australia refereeing standards.
• Ability to develop and deliver referee accreditation programs.
• Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and assessing referees.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in digital learning tools and training platforms.
• 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 30th May 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