Developing Excellence in Refereeing
2 weeks ago
The Elite Referee Developer role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the education, development, and high-performance culture of referees in the A-League Women's Panel and Football Australia competitions.
A key focus of this position will be building relationships that foster an environment where individual officials can enhance their technical knowledge and officiating skills, ultimately leading to improved performance within the Elite Women's Refereeing Panel, A-Leagues, and Football Australia Competitions.
This role will support program strategy, leadership on program elements, and deliver high-quality mentoring to promote the selection of as many panel members as possible for Australian Professional Leagues, Football Australia Competitions, Asian Football Confederation, and FIFA Women's Match Official Programs.
The role is part-time and fixed-term until June 30, 2026.
Key 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 set by the Elite Refereeing Department.
- Provide targeted mentoring strategies focusing 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, utilizing 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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