Business Manager

Turn your passion for soccer into purpose driving positive strategic change
- Play a key role in shaping the future of amateur soccer across SA
- Use your business & commercial expertise to impact the local sporting community

**About The South Australian AmateurSoccer League (SAASL)**:
SAASL is the governing body of amateur soccer in South Australia promoting and developing the amateur game throughout the State. We were established in 1965 and are a not-for-profit organisation, focused on providing a well-managed, cost-effective competition to our community-based clubs across South Australia.

**What we offer**:
As a not-for-profit community sporting organisation, we are proud to offer more than just a job - we offer a role with purpose. When you join our team as our Business Manager, you become part of a passionate community that believes in the power of sport to connect, uplift, and inspire individuals and the community.
- **Meaningful Work**: Make a real difference by contributing to the growth and sustainability of soccer
- **Professional Growth**: Exposure to all facets of running a community-focused organisation, including operations, finance, marketing, partnerships, and governance
- **Purpose**: Join a values-driven organisation where your contributions are appreciated, and your leadership shapes the future of local sport

**Role overview**:
As the Business Manager, you will lead the operational, strategic, and financial direction of SAASL. Your primary focus will be to implement the organisation’s strategic objectives while fostering strong relationships within the soccer community and broader stakeholder network.

**Main responsibilities include**:

- Develop and implement business plans aligned with SAASL’s strategic goals
- Actively seek and secure funding opportunities, sponsorships, and government grants
- Engage with the soccer community to gather feedback and identify new opportunities for growth and improvement
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, legislation, and regulatory standards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board, team members, Office of Recreation and Sport, FFA, FSA, referee associations, local councils, and other sporting bodies
- Lead, manage, and support the SAASL administration team
- Develop and implement an effective operational model for the new Function Centre
- Oversee the League’s financial and commercial operations
- Prepare and present detailed reports to the Board, including annual budgets, ensuring all governance requirements and strategic updates are met
- Contribute to the development of Board meeting agendas and attend monthly meetings
- Report annually at the AGM on all league operations and strategic outcomes
- Attend relevant council and governing body forums on behalf of SAASL

**What you will bring**:

- A strong understanding and passion for soccer
- Proven experience as Business Manager, or in a comparable role
- Proven ability to build strong relationships, liaise with and foster cooperation with a diverse group of people passionate about community sport
- Experience working alongside and supporting a Board and leading the management team
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting, board reporting, and budget controls
- Thorough knowledge of Soccer / SAASL, its rules and policies
- Ability to lead, and a drive to inspire a team to achieve organisation objectives
- Be self-reflective with a learning mindset
- A drive to get things done and be hands on
- Tertiary qualifications in Sports or Business Management (Desirable)

**To apply**:
**Application process**: