Elite Men's Referee Developer

Elite Men\u2019s Referee Developer role at Football Australia

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• 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

• The Elite Men\u2019s Referee Developer role will contribute to the education, development and world class performance of referees within the A-League Men\u2019s Panel & Football Australia competitions.
• A specific focus will be to build relationships providing an environment where individual officials can develop their technical knowledge and officiating skillset towards the Elite Men\u2019s Refereeing Panel, A-Leagues and Football Australia Competitions.
• In conjunction with the Head of and GM Elite Refereeing, provide support on program strategy, leadership on elements within the program and deliver high quality mentoring to promote selection of as many panel members as possible to Australian Professional Leagues, Football Australia Competitions, Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Women\u2019s Match Official Programs.

Note: This role is part time fixed term until 30 June 2026.

• Facilitate and support the progression and enhancement of referees in the ALM Elite Refereeing Program and Football Australia Competitions, promoting high level on-field decision-making accuracy across metrics set by the Elite Refereeing Department
• Provide targeted mentoring strategies based on observations and observer assessments
• Present leadership to panel members, promoting the Football Australia Elite Refereeing Philosophy and continuous improvement
• Understand worldwide trends in referee development and apply world class practice
• Promote a supportive atmosphere within the panel and department, enabling adaptation to evolving challenges
• Support actions and initiatives that promote world class refereeing standards in A-Leagues and Football Australia competitions

Description: A full copy of the position description can be found at the link below.

https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2025-09/Elite%20Mens%20Referee%20Developer.pdf

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• High Level Refereeing Experience: Proven track record as a referee at A-League level
• Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop elite officials
• Performance assessment capacity: Use performance assessment and data analysis to inform mentoring and development
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and provide constructive feedback
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving trends and uphold Football Australia values
• International Refereeing Experience: FIFA Referee/Assistant Referee (Desirable)
• International Assessing or Instructing Experience: FIFA/Asian Confederation Assessor or Instructor (Desirable)

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the position description.

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check or equivalent
• International Criminal History Record for countries resided in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Application: Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.

Application Closing Date: 15 September 2025

Football Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. For application support, contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. See the collection statement at www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement