Elite Women's Referee Developer

About The Role

The Elite Women's Referee Developer role will contribute to the education, development and world class performance of referees within the A-League Women's Panel and Football Australia competitions. A specific focus will be to build relationships that create an environment where individual officials can develop their technical knowledge and officiating skills towards the enhancement of the Elite Women's Refereeing Panel, A-Leagues and Football Australia Competitions. The role supports program strategy, leadership on program elements and delivers high quality mentoring to promote the selection of as many panel members as possible to the Australian Professional Leagues, Football Australia Competitions, Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Women's Match Official Programs. This role is part time fixed term until 30 June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the progression and enhancement of referees in the ALW Elite Refereeing Program and Football Australia Competitions to promote high-level on-field decision-making accuracy across appropriate metrics as set by the Elite Refereeing Department
• Provide targeted mentoring strategies that focus on specific areas of need from personal observation and outcomes of observer assessments
• Present leadership and guidance to panel members, promoting the Football Australia Elite Refereeing Philosophy and a culture of continuous improvement
• Understand worldwide trends in referee development, using world-class practice and innovative techniques to support education and development for Australian match officials
• Promote a supportive and motivational atmosphere within the panel and department, empowering staff to adapt to evolving challenges
• Support and promote actions and initiatives that promote World Class standards of refereeing within the A-Leagues and Football Australia competitions

About You (Experience, Skills and Qualifications)

• High Level Refereeing Experience: Proven track record as a referee at A-League level
• Leadership & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop elite officials
• Performance assessment capacity: Ability to use performance assessment and data analysis to inform mentoring and development strategy
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, providing constructive feedback while fostering an inclusive team culture
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving trends in football and refereeing, upholding Football Australia values
• International Refereeing Experience: FIFA Referee and/or Assistant Referee (Desirable)
• International Assessing or Instructing Experience: FIFA or AFC Assessor or Instructor (Desirable)

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications is in the position description.

Additional Requirements

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with Children check (or state-based 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

What We Offer

• 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

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 value an environment where people drive impact, are trusted, united and inclusive. We encourage applications from women, non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, disabled people, and culturally diverse backgrounds. For application support, please contact us. By submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative

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