Head of Hockey Competitions & Events

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 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.