Head of WA Football Juniors

• Want to work in the sporting industry?
• Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
• Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values: 

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

• Integrity
• Belonging
• Growth

Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

About the role:

Working within the WA Football Participation team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of all Junior Football competitions across Metropolitan Perth. Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Provide support and guidance in the management of an annual competition calendar including start and end dates, team nomination and fixture dates, major rounds, season meetings etc. 
• Work within a team to develop and ensure consistent delivery of innovative strategies to improve the competition and retention of players within the competition. 
• Support in the development and reporting of an annual Operational Plan. 
• Assist in the development of key volunteer resources relating to match day operations including season and match operations checklists
• Coordinate competition operations and lead the team to maintain consistency across these operations
• Host regular club meetings in relation to Junior competitions, and attend game days as required
• Act as an escalation point for serious football matters as referred by WAF Integrity Unit and other stakeholders, and provide functional oversight of WA Football's Community Tribunal
• Stakeholder management and engagement
• Manage and maintain Regional Development Council relationships and operations

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrated team management capabilities
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with groups of stakeholders
• Able to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends
• Experience in managing stakeholders with competing priorities and a strong ability to have difficult conversations when required.
• Budget management experience
• Possession of a current Working with Children Clearance and/or willingness to obtain 
• Possession of a current Police Clearance and/or willingness to obtain 
• Possession of a current WA Drivers Licence

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system 
• An understanding of Volunteer environments within WA Football 

Why work for us:

We facilitate an inclusive and supportive culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience. We have exciting and rewarding benefits like:

• Mobile phone allowance
• Free on-site parking
• Access to an on-site gym
• Birthday leave
• EAP service
• Salary Packaging capped benefits to $15,900 per annum and novated lease
• Access to professional development
• Monthly social gatherings with food and drinks provided.
• Social Club activities

Apply now!

A full detailed Position Description is available upon request by emailing hr@wafootball.com.au. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.wafootball.com.au/.

Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting. 

Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday the 25th of November 2026. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

All applicants will be required to present a current WA Working with Children Check and Police Clearance (no older than six months).