Jmf Program Manager

Do you have experience in football (soccer), program management and community development?
Do you have a passion for using football to drive social impact and create opportunities for Indigenous youth?
Are you committed to gender equality in sport?
About us
Sydney-headquartered not-for-profit Moriarty Foundation is transforming life outcomes for a generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth. We enable remote and regional NT, NSW and QLD communities and families to unlock their own children’s potential - with local employment and staff development fundamental to our success.
We have delivered highly effective community-led solutions in early learning and football since 2012. Our founders and co-chairs are Yanyuwa NT man John Moriarty, business owner and the first Indigenous footballer to be selected for Australia, and business owner/author/social investor Ros Moriarty.
Moriarty Foundation delivers two integrated programs that follow the whole-of-child lifecycle from birth to 18 - Indi Kindi and John Moriarty Football (JMF). JMF (for 6-18 year olds) is a football skills mastery program that uses sport to develop talent and positive change, improve school attendance, support school engagement and achieve resilient, healthier outcomes. Daily training and meals are provided by local coaches. Delivery modes include in-school curriculum, after school training, holiday clinics and tournaments, depending on local community needs.
About the job
The JMF Program Manager will oversee the delivery and growth of JMF’s football and wellbeing programs for Indigenous children. This role focuses on program management, staff leadership, gender equality outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. The position ensures high-quality program delivery, supports expansion into new communities, and helps manage key projects like Indigenous Football Week. By supporting our coaching teams, and working with schools, local community leaders and football clubs, the role helps create lasting opportunities and brighter futures for Indigenous children through football.
Key responsibilities
Program management
Oversee the day-to-day operations and delivery of JMF programs in specific regions, providing leadership to coaches and community coordinators.
Be accountable for gender equality outcomes for JMF and implementing a gender equality strategy. Gender equality being central to our charter.
Manage the JMF model for expansion into new communities.
Coordinate hiring of JMF staff in both current and new locations.
Ensure high-quality program delivery, incorporating football skill development, health education, emotional self-regulation, and JMF core values for 6-18 year old Indigenous children and 2-5 year olds in certain locations.
Conduct 2-3 two-week visits to remote/regional communities per year.
Project management
Hold accountabilities for fundraising activities and events, including Indigenous Football Week.
Manage program-related projects, including research collaborations and strategic initiatives.
Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, resources, and key deliverables for those projects.
Stakeholder relationships
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including football clubs, federations, schools, and local communities.
Prepare proposals, reports, and presentations aligned with funders’ requirements.
Organise and support local teams to undertake quarterly Community Advisory Group meetings to engage local leaders and gather feedback.
Selection criteria
Experience in football, program management and community development, together with sports administration.
A passion for using football to drive social impact and create opportunities for Indigenous youth.
Experience in, and a commitment to gender equality in sport.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff and coordinating teams.
Highly organised, IT proficient, and committed to effective processes.
Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with Indigenous communities or diverse cultural groups (desirable).
Cultural competency to engage respectfully with Indigenous children and families.
Successful applicant
The Moriarty Foundation Head Office team values a positive, collaborative culture. The JMF Program Manager will thrive in a dynamic environment, working with a diverse range of people to drive meaningful change. You are a strong leader who has demonstrable experience and expertise in football development programs, excels at building relationships and managing programs. You will either have experience working effectively with Indigenous communities or the skill set, values and personal commitment to do so. Highly organised and adaptable, you are comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on program delivery. You have excellent communication skills, a commitment to ethical leadership, and a passion for using football as a tool for social impact. Above all, you are driven by a des