Competitions Manager

Hockey Wa; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hockey WA seeks an experienced Competitions Manager to lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our competition programs. The role oversees administration and delivery of Hockey WA competitions, ensuring a high-quality experience for clubs, players, officials and stakeholders.

The position emphasizes governance, calendar planning, team/division management, and development of digital competition platforms while collaborating with Hockey Australia and regional bodies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of the planning and management of Hockey WA competitions, including but not limited to the points below.
• Manage communication with all competition stakeholders, with particular attention to Premier League clubs.
• Planning and operational management of all competitions, including Senior Turf, Metropolitan, Masters, Junior, and Indoor competitions.
• 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.
• Lead the development of the digital competitions platform to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and user experience.
• Guide the review process for bylaw changes and the governance of Hockey WA by-laws by coordinating the operations of the Competitions By-Laws Committee.
• Coordinate the operations of the Masters’ Advisory Committee, Junior Competitions Advisory Committee, and Indoor Advisory 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.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with Hockey Australia, with a focus on player registration and transfer issues.
• Provide advice and support to regional associations and clubs.
• Support clear communication loops and first-class customer service.
• Ensure WHS, integrity and compliance standards are met at all events.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and acquittals.
• 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.

Skills

Event management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Planning

Stakeholder management

IT competence

Teamwork

Tools

Competition management platforms

Job description

Hockey WA is seeking an experienced and highly organised Competitions Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of our competition programs.

The role is responsible for the effective administration and delivery of Hockey WA competitions, ensuring a high-quality experience for clubs, players, officials, and stakeholders.

POSITION 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

All aspects of the planning and management of Hockey WA competitions, including but not limited to the points below:

Manage communication with all competition stakeholders, with particular attention to Premier League clubs.

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

Lead the development of the digital competitions platform to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and user experience.

Guide the review process for bylaw changes and the governance of Hockey WA by-laws by coordinating the operations of the Competitions By-Laws Committee.

Coordinate the operations of the Masters’ Advisory Committee, Junior Competitions Advisory Committee, and Indoor Advisory 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.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with Hockey Australia, with a focus on player registration and transfer issues.

Provide advice and support to regional associations and clubs.

Support clear communication loops and first-class customer service.

Ensure WHS, integrity and compliance standards are met at all events.

Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and acquittals.

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).

Applications must be received by no later than 5.00pm (AWST), Monday 16 November.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Competition Manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years of Sports Coaching experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Venue Coordinator?