GAME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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Implement and deliver programs and activities within the community, with a focus on Summer Football, Schools and Community programs.

Summary about this job

Community Development

Company: Football NSW

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-2410-6386

Fax: +61-2-2584-4946

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Football NSW is the governing body for Football and Futsal in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW (the governing body for which is Northern New South Wales Football). Football NSW is a member of the national governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA).

The headquarters of Football NSW are located at Valentine Sport Park. In addition to housing Football NSW staff offices, the venue includes 5 playing fields, lecture rooms, indoor sports hall and 20 metre indoor pool.

Position Objective:

This role works with the Head of Women’s and Schools Football and Member Services Manager to implement and deliver programs and activities within the community, with a focus on Summer Football, Schools and Community programs.

This role will require close liaison with both FNSW Associations and Community Clubs as well as NSW Primary and Secondary Schools in an aim to drive development and participation via both Schools and Summer football programs.

Duties and Responsibilities Overview

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a community engagement strategy
  • Assist with the planning, development and implementation of schools programs
  • Assist with the planning, development and implementation of Summer Football
  • Coordinate the resources required to deliver the community programs
  • Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholder bodies, including – Office of Communities, Schools, FNSW Member Associations and Community Clubs
  • Liaise with the relevant department within FFA to coordinate FNSW strategy with the national vision
  • Assist with ongoing coordination of business plans for community development programs
  • Coordinate, develop, implement and monitor new promotional marketing or competition products designed to introduce participants to football within the community environment
  • Implement and manage methods to accurately assess the quality and effectiveness of such promotional or development programs in order to maintain superior standards and to meet participant and sponsor expectations.
  • Liaise with the media department to promote awareness for community programs
  • Coordinating the financial needs and requirements of the role
  • Coordinate and develop part time, casual and volunteer staff engaged in community development programs
  • Adherence at all times to FNSW Policies and Procedures
  • To carry out other duties as deemed reasonably necessary by FNSW as related to the employment of this position
  • Undertake special projects as directed by the Member Services Manager or Head of Women’s Football

Specified knowledge, skills and responsibilities (Selection criteria)

  • Demonstrated experience within football (e.g., player, coach, administrator, referee etc)
  • Demonstrated experience within the disability, indigenous or multicultural community
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to prepare and present in public forums and the capability to deliver information effectively to a wide audience
  • Computer literate, particularly MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Professionally presented
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Minimum two years in an administration role
  • Ability to demonstrate collaborative and inclusive approach to problem solving
  • Current driver’s license 
  • Current Working With Children’s Check (Employee)

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in coordination of football, or futsal programs
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Experience of liaising with government departments or within the sports education sector
  • Knowledge of Football NSW development pathways and programs
  • Knowledge of NSW Education sector
  • Knowledge of Football NSW programs

Unique Criteria  

  • Ability to work unique hours inclusive of weekend and evening work as required
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously
  • Ability to undertake domestic travel in delivery of essential job related activities

Key Performance Areas

  • Retention and Growth of Summer Football Clubs/programs
  • Retention and Growth of Schools Programs
  • Delivering player development program
  • Delivering training session
  • Mentoring new casual development officers  
  • Number of stakeholder visits conducted
  • Participant satisfaction level across all community programs
  • Organisation and Time Management

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter, clearly stating how you meet the selection criteria.

The cover letter must address ALL of the selection criteria, plus any other information that you feel is relevant to your ability to fill this position.

Please include the name, position and contact details of 2 referees (from previous / existing roles). They will not be contacted without your prior approval.

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