• 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 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.

WA Football 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 the WA Football is more than just a job, you will be joining our football family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

 

KEY FOCUS OF THIS POSITION (Why this job exists): 

To drive, enhance and promote the value of Umpires within the WA Football Community by leading the strategic direction, development and delivery of junior umpiring within the Junior metropolitan football structures of Western Australia. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

  • Provide oversight and management of Junior Umpiring Conference Coordinators and Umpiring Club Coordinators. 

  • Lead the professional development of Junior Umpiring employees and volunteers through mentoring, training and performance feedback. 

  • Develop and implement key junior umpiring programs and initiatives. 

  • Drive long-term strategy, development of initiatives and broader program focus in junior football. 

  • Promote umpiring through marketing and recognition initiatives. 

  • Provide input into the strategic direction of umpiring at community level. 

  • Commit to building positive relationships with all stakeholders whilst actively promoting the game and umpiring throughout the community.  

  • Contribute to the positive promotion of umpiring in Western Australia.  

  • Maintain and operate within the community umpiring budget. 

 

Required skills and experience: 

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience (E) 

  • Ability to interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders (E) 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E) 

  • Excellent interpersonal, team work and relationship building skills (E) 

  • Ability to work outside of normal hours (E) 

  • Sound understanding of the Junior Umpiring system in Western Australia (D)   

  • Sound knowledge of Umpire Coaching philosophies and strategies (D) 

 

Why work for us:

We facilitate an infectious culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience.

  • Company laptop
  • Phone allowance
  • Fuel allowance
  • Birthday leave
  • EAP service
  • Salary Packaging capped benefits to $15,900 per annum and novated leases
  • Access to professional development
  • Social Club activities

 

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment in a fast-paced, high profile industry.  If you love sport including Australian Football and want to further develop your career with an industry-leading organisation, this could be the role for you!

All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months) and a Working With Children’s Card.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume online via SEEK. Applications close 4pm, Monday 12th January 2026.

WA Football is committed to equal opportunity in employment and the principles of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.