Introduction 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: Our People Being our very best Our relationships Leading our industry 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. Description KEY FOCUS OF THIS POSITION (Why this job exists): Reporting to the Community Umpiring and Pathways Manager, this position seeks to drive, enhance and promote the value of Umpires within the WA Football Community by facilitating umpire recruitment, development and retention strategies within the community football structures of Western Australia. Primary Responsibilities Include: Deliver on the National Umpiring strategy to support the recruitment, engagement, training and transition of community umpires and umpire coaches. Support the development of content and rollout of curriculum aligned to the national umpire accreditation and development system for umpires and umpire coaches. Support initiatives to improve umpire Club environments, including upskilling and supporting umpire coaches. Drive diversity in community umpiring and support the actions outlined in the Women and Girls Action Plan. Support and contribute to the success of the broader Game Development team. Commit to building positive relationships with all stakeholders whilst actively promoting the game and umpiring throughout the community. Collect and maintain all relevant data as required by WA Football. Maintain and operate within the community umpiring budget. Skills And Experiences Required Skills and Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience. (E) Ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders. (E) Excellent written and verbal communications (E) Sound knowledge of Umpire Coaching philosophies and strategies (D) Excellent interpersonal, team work and relationship building skills (E) Ability to work outside of normal hours (E) All applications will be required to present a current Working with Children Card and a National Police Clearance (no older than six months). Applications close Sunday 23rd November 2025. A full Position Description for the role is available upon request by emailing hr@wafootball.com.au . Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.
