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The AFL Hiring for Talent Competition Operations Lead Job at New South Wales Full Time

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ABOUT US
As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Talent Competition Administration Lead is primarily responsible for the overall operations, administration, and logistics of the NAB League competition (Boys and Girls) and Victorian talent pathway programs/activities, which will also include playing a lead role in driving innovation and efficiency in administration across the network.

A key objective of the role is to ensure the NAB League and Victorian talent pathway programs/activities are administered in an equitable, efficient, and professional manner and in partnership with key stakeholders. The talent pathway involves athletes who are predominantly aged 15 to 19 years.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Key Accountabilities:
  • Manage and oversee the operational requirements of the NAB League, the Vic Country / Metro State Academy programs and all Victorian AFL talent programs/activities including the shared services for the AFL/AFLW recruiting network
  • Drive and lead innovation, efficiency, and consistency within central and regional administration activity
  • Manage fixturing and program events such as finals logistics, Grand Final, Season Launch, Awards Functions, Inductions etc
  • Accountable for play HQ competition database and report on key metrics and analytics
  • Oversee administration of competition rules and regulations
  • Stakeholder management including AFL Umpiring team, local Councils and venue management staff
  • Support the High Performance Lead (Vic) and NAB League Managers for the various testing days, reports, analysis and player performance/medical data
  • Work together with the AFL Commercial and Media team to ensure maximum exposure and growth of NAB League competition and AFL/AFLW as well as oversee the relationship with vision providers and distribution
  • Support the broader AFL Talent team regarding other operational tasks as required
  • Support the logistics of the Vic Country and Vic Metro State Academy programs
  • Assist in booking venues, organising catering, coordinating player and parent communication and support other operational tasks as required.
  • Oversee the relationship with Champion Data, HUDL, vision, etc to support key talent services

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies:
  • Degree in related field eg: sports management or equivalent related experience
  • Exceptional ability to communicate clear and concise both verbally and in writing with an attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and drive efficiencies and innovation in administration
  • Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of the safeguarding young people
  • Highly developed presentation and IT skills – suite of Microsoft products
  • Extensive project management experience
  • Ability to identify and manage risk and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Current Victorian Driver License and a current Working with Children Check
  • Ability to influence multiple stakeholders across different levels to support developed strategies and plans
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the capacity to manage several priorities/tasks simultaneously and adapt to change
  • Experience with managing budgets
  • Ability to facilitate training and coordinate presentations to a range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Capacity to adapt communication style to engage specific audiences
  • Availability to work weekends and after hours
  • Competition management experience particularly in high performance youth athlete programs, desirable
  • Experience in working with the key stakeholders in AFL/AFLW football or recent experience within a club, desirable
  • Sound knowledge of the football industry including the Victorian Community Football network and the talent pathway, desirable
  • Demonstrated strategic planning skills, desirable
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, desirable

OUR CULTURE
Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation
We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS
  • Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
  • My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
  • Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
  • My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
  • AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

COVID-19
We care deeply for our people at the AFL with our primary focus being to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all. We strongly encourage and support all AFL team members to be vaccinated (including by receiving booster doses as recommended by the Relevant Authority and/or ATAGI). In addition, we’re committed to utilising other preventative health and safety measures as appropriate and/or as directed by Relevant Authorities to reduce the risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19 in our workplaces.

Applications Close: 5 November 2022

Job Overview

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  • Job Title: The AFL Hiring for Talent Competition Operations Lead Job at New South Wales