Competitions Lead

Hockey Wa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hockey WA is seeking a skilled Competition Coordinator to design and deliver metropolitan winter and indoor hockey competitions in Western Australia. You will work with the Competition Manager to plan calendars, schedules and eligibility processes while ensuring bylaws compliance and strong stakeholder communication.

This role focuses on efficiency, data accuracy, and building links between Hockey WA, the Australian Hockey Centre and clubs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event or competition delivery within the sports industry.
• High level of written skills.
• Capacity to write reports and documents for Hockey WA Board.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the sport and sporting competitions; hockey knowledge would be a bonus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to elicit cooperation from and work with various people/stakeholders.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work and maximise using internal and external resources to achieve outcomes.
• Strong competencies in Information Technology, particularly in using competition management platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
• Exposure to working within a member-based association, particularly of a sporting nature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all Hockey WA competitions (Senior Turf, Metropolitan, Masters, Junior, and Indoor).
• Prepare the season calendar and fixtures for all divisions.
• Manage team division selections in each competition per bylaws.
• Oversee re-grading of relevant competitions during the season.
• Monitor player eligibility and manage permits and disputes.
• Ensure teams comply with relevant Competition Bylaws.
• Liaise with clubs regarding Import/Core Player processes.
• Ensure timely entry of match results and player data.
• Coordinate venue managers for fixturing and bookings.
• Provide regular updates and communication to stakeholders.
• Review By-Laws for the By-Laws Committee.
• Maintain updated website information for end-of-season awards.
• Develop a new indoor hockey delivery program and by-laws.
• Foster links between Hockey WA, the Australian Hockey Centre and clubs.
• Promote Hockey WA programs in WA communities.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Event delivery

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Tools

Competition management platforms

Job description

Hockey WA is the governing body responsible for providing West Australians with the opportunity to play hockey from junior levels to elite competition.

Our culture is important to us, and our values are central to our way of working. We always embody the values of Integrity, Leadership, One Team, Resilience, and Communication.

ROLE PURPOSE

Contribute to the design and delivery of Hockey WA (metropolitan) winter and indoor competitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with and under the guidance of the Competition Manager, undertake all administrative functions for Hockey WA competitions, including but not limited to the points below:

Planning and operational management of all competitions, including Senior Turf, Metropolitan, Masters, Junior, and Indoor competitions, including:

Planning of the season calendar

Managing the selection of teams into divisions in each competition in accordance with Promotion/Relegation bylaws

Preparation of fixtures (playing schedule) for all divisions in all competitions

Manage the re-grading of relevant competitions during the season where required

Monitor player eligibility and manage permits and disputes for all competitions

Ensure that all teams comply with relevant Competition Bylaws

Manage and liaise with clubs regarding the Import Player/Core Player process in HWA competitions.

Ensure that teams enter match results and player data by relevant deadlines.

Liaise with internal and external venue managers for all turf, grass and indoor facilities for the fixturing requirements and venue bookings for all competitions.

Monitor player eligibility and manage permits and disputes from junior, senior, master’s and indoor competitions.

Provide regular updates and communication to all key stakeholders.

Ongoing review of relevant By-Laws for consideration by the Competition By-Laws Committee.

Ensure that the website displays updated information each week to enable timely preparation of end-of-season awards.

Initiate a whole new program of indoor hockey delivery by Hockey WA, including the development of competition by-laws specific to that area of our program.

Innovative ways of conducting the competition so that there is a strong link between Hockey WA, the Australian Hockey Centre and the three AHC-based clubs.

Promote the purpose and values of Hockey WA programs and initiatives within the team and broader West Australian communities.

Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

CULTURE

Maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty and respect for the applicable principles, standards and laws and the community in which we operate.

Work cooperatively with other team members.

Display inspiring and motivating behaviour.

Engage with all team members with respect and courtesy.

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Actively care for all team members' health, safety, and general well-being.

Demonstrate visible safety leadership across all levels of Hockey WA.

Always adhere to health and safety systems, policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legislative requirements and internal and external standards and codes of practice.

Always maintain robust compliance with Hockey WA's safety management processes and systems.

Use positive communication to challenge other team members to think about safety issues and scenarios in ways that they might not have considered before.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience in event or competition delivery within the sports industry.

High level of written skills.

Capacity to write reports and documents for specific audiences such as the Hockey WA Board.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of the sport and sporting competitions; hockey knowledge would be a bonus.

Strong communication skills and ability to elicit cooperation from and work with various people/stakeholders.

The ability to plan and prioritise work and maximise using internal and external resources to achieve outcomes.

Strong competencies in Information Technology, particularly in using competition management platforms.

Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.

Exposure to working within a member-based association, particularly of a sporting nature.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Professional, helpful, enthusiastic, and able to operate efficiently.

Ability to read a situation and respond appropriately, quickly, and effectively.

Adaptable communication and interpersonal skills.

Enthusiastic team player who looks for efficiencies and shares ideas.

Critical thinker who uses initiative.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant must either have the following requirements or be willing to obtain them prior to their formal commencement.

National Police Clearance (6 months validity).

Working with Children Check.

Current Driver’s License (preferable but not mandatory).