Head of Match Officials & Referee Development - Queensland

Football QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Football Queensland is seeking an experienced leader to become the Manager - Match Officials, driving the delivery of the Referee Strategy and shaping officiating across the state. You will oversee a statewide team, manage key projects, and foster relationships with Football Australia and regional staff to strengthen referee pathways and growth in officiating.

The role focuses on recruitment, development, retention and engagement, ensuring referees across Queensland receive support and resources

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and delivering strategic projects or programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationships management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities across a large and geographically dispersed network.
• An understanding of football officiating pathways or the broader football landscape.
• A commitment to creating positive experiences for participants and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statewide implementation of Football Queensland's Referee Strategy.
• Manage and support referee development staff across Queensland.
• Develop and oversee recruitment, retention and engagement initiatives for match officials.
• Drive referee education, coaching and mentoring frameworks to support referee development at all levels.
• Lead the delivery of the Football Queensland Referee Academy.
• Collaborate with Football Australia and other key stakeholders to align referee development pathways.
• Work closely with the State Referee Committee on key strategic initiatives.
• Oversee statewide referee development programs, training opportunities and match day coaching frameworks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs, volunteers, referees and football administrators.
• Manage referee development budgets and strategic project delivery.
• Support initiatives that create safe, inclusive and positive environments for match officials.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Sport Management, Business, Business Administration or a related discipline

Experience working within sporting organisations, member-based organisations or volunteer environments

Knowledge of Football Australia's referee framework and officiating pathways

Understanding of the football landscape in Queensland

Job description

Football Queensland is seeking an experienced leader to become the Manager - Match Officials, driving the delivery of the Referee Strategy and shaping officiating across the state. You will oversee a statewide team, manage key projects, and foster relationships with Football Australia and regional staff to strengthen referee pathways and growth in officiating.

The role focuses on recruitment, development, retention and engagement, ensuring referees across Queensland receive support and resources