LIST MANAGER

Overview of the Role

The GWS GIANTS List Manager is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the playing list that will develop and sustain a top 4 AFL team and to deliver on the Club purpose of winning premierships.

The roles primary responsibility is to draft and trade players, effectively negotiate player contracts and ensure compliance with AFL TPP and broader Club and AFL regulations. The role supports the Football Department strategic objectives which include playing entertaining football, playing in finals and winning premierships as outlined in the annual business plans and budget. 

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated football management experience within AFL. Experience will include:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

  • Strategic in thinking and practice.

  • Highest levels of personal and business ethics and integrity.

  • Capability to identify and develop talent to deliver on high performance and strategic plans.

  • Capacity to support a high performance culture and embed values in an elite sporting context.

  • Demonstrated organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

  • Controlled in a pressured environment, calm and measured when dealing with negotiations.

  • Capacity to collaborate across stakeholders to achieve broader purpose and plans.

  • Tertiary qualifications in management or related disciplines will be highly regarded.

  • Understanding of, and expertise in, modern AFL football and talent identification. 

Reports to:

  • General Manager, Football Operations

Direct Reports:

  • Recruiters

  • Scouts

Other Key Relationships:

Internal:

  • GWS GIANTS Head Coach

  • GWS GIANTS Welfare Manager

  • GWS GIANTS Academy Manager

  • Players

  • Player Managers

    External:

  • Australian Football League

  • AFLPA

  • Player Managers

  • Players

  • Players Families

  • AFL Club List Managers 

Role Responsibilities:

1. List Management

  • To strategically draft and trade players that will fit within the AFL Salary Cap that enables the Club to sustain a top 4 AFL team for now and in the future.

  • Oversee the talent identification and recruitment procedures for the Club.

  • Negotiating and contracting of required players in consultation with the List Management

    Committee.

  • Manage and implement TPP and submit to the GIANTS Compliance Manager / Finance

    Manager / CEO as required for auditing.

  • Provide monthly Football updates for inclusion with the board pack, providing updates for

    progress, risk concerns and recommendations for improvements and changes.

    2. Compliance

  • Ensure a culture of compliance and governance is upheld and meets all requirements as set out by the GIANTS Integrity Committee and AFL Policy & Procedures.

  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of information recorded in the GIANTS Player Information System.

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the AFL and AFLPA rules and regulations including the requirements of players Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and its impact on the Football Department.

  • Oversee the Club’s talent identification and recruitment procedures, ensuring adherences to policies and procedures.

  • Oversee the Clubs list management and recruitment processes in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and adherence to policies and procedures.

    3. Administration

  • To develop, implement and manage the Total Player Payments (TPP) salary cap structure ensuring all player negotiations comply with the AFL TPP requirements and additional services regulations.

  • Prepare and manage annual budgets and business plans, manage the Football Department internal and external relationships and ensure compliance with all contracts and regulations.

  • Maintain a culture of the highest standards of reporting and compliance around all Club and

    AFL guidelines.

  • Lead a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring regular reviews of practices and

    processes, making recommendations for improvements.

  • Provide monthly Football updates for inclusion with the board pack, providing updates for

    progress, risk concerns and recommendations for improvements and changes.

4. Promotion and Development

  • As and when required, act as a Club Ambassador and attend designated club activities that build internal, coterie and supporter engagement. 

Club Commitments & Values

  1. Love the fans. Embrace their communities and aspirations

  2. Always entertain. Deliver quality family entertainment

  3. On the field. Play exciting and ruthless football

  4. Off the field. Be open, accessible and inclusive

  5. Great partners. Always deliver value

  6. Think differently. Innovate, invent and create

  7. Work hard. Collaborate with high energy

  8. Invest in people. Demand honesty, integrity and respect

  9. Get the little things right. Never tolerate poor performance.

  10. Lovethegame.Respecttheopportunitywehavebeengiven

  11. Enjoyyourwork.Celebratesuccess.

Please forward your expression of interest to Jody Masina, GM People & Culture at Jody.Masina@gwsgiants.com.au by Friday 22nd April 2016.