Perth Football League Umpiring Specialist

• Want to work in the sporting industry?
• Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
• Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

• Our People
• Being our very best
• Our relationships
• Leading our industry

Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

About the role:

Reporting into the Head of Umpiring WAF and the PFL Football Operations Manager, this role is primarily responsible for driving, enhancing and promoting the value of umpires within the WA Football Community by facilitating capacity building strategies within the community football structures of WA. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Tuart Hill.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for planning, coordination and collective management of umpiring within the Perth Football League.
• Providing regular education to PFL Club, Pool, Panel and Appointed umpires.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating the selection and assessment processes and coaching programs for all PFL community-based umpires in accordance with AFL guidelines
• Coordinating and providing administrative support to umpire appointment processes in accordance with WA Football guidelines
• Assisting in the implementation of the Perth Football League's integrity/investigation process.
• Providing leadership to umpire coaches in the PFL
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships including the PFL Umpire's Association, Clubs and PFL Administration staff.
• Coordinating and implementing professional development opportunities for all coaching staff withing the Perth Football League.
• Maintaining and operating within the WA Football umpiring budget

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to conduct presentations and complete assessment documentation.
• Demonstrated strong computer literacy, particularly skills in the use of the Microsoft suite of products
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a valid Working with Children's Card

Desirable:

• Sound knowledge of Umpire coaching and development philosophies and strategies

All applications will be required to present a current Working with Children Card and a National Police Clearance (no older than six months).

Applications close 5pm Sunday 26th October 2025. A full Position Description for the role is available upon request by emailing  Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.