People & Culture Manager

Football Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Football Victoria is seeking a People & Culture Manager to lead FV’s HR function on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role supports the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and payroll liaison, in a not-for-profit sports context.

Based in Victoria, the role requires strong people skills, statutory compliance, and experience guiding managers in workforce planning and policy application. It may involve non-traditional hours and local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in human resources or people & culture roles.
• Tertiary qualification in human resources or business.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for FV, including job ads, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Prepare employment contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain the People & Culture database and employee records; update organisational chart.
• Coordinate FV’s annual performance review and development cycle.
• Provide managers with confidential People & Culture advice and support.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews and Staff Engagement surveys.

Skills

People management

Communication

HR knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

This is a full-time fixed-term position providing maternity leave cover. While full-time is preferred, we are open to considering a 4 day per week part-time arrangement for the right candidate

Direct Reports: Nil

Status: Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover to 1st December 2027

Location: The Home of The Matildas, Bundoora, Victoria

ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND

Football Victoria (FV) is the governing body for football in Victoria. We are committed to providing a quality service to the broader community with integrity and professional excellence. Through open communications and a dedication to equal opportunity, our vision is to be the most outstanding sporting body in Australia, leading to success in the world game.

We are recognised as the organisation responsible for the administration, promotion and delivery of football and futsal (indoor football) in the state by both the State and Federal Governments, as well as Football Australia (FA).

Our funding derives from membership and club affiliation fees, government grants and corporate sponsorship.

Through the national body's affiliation with FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations), we look after everything football in Victoria including:

Semi-professional ranks;

Youth;

Referees;

Coaches;

FV is committed to providing a quality service to the broad community with integrity and professional excellence.

FV is a not-for-profit sporting organisation run by a Board of Directors, elected by football stakeholders made up of Clubs. We reinvest revenue generated by the game in a financially prudent manner, prioritising in providing more coaching, education, facilities, support and participation opportunities to the community and our partners back to where it is needed most.

We currently employ over 80 staff to deliver on the FV Strategic Plan (“OurFootball”) and administration of weekly football matches, producing annual football fixtures and appropriate rules of competition. Referees are also appointed to these matches to facilitate a safer and more enjoyable participation experience.

We also deliver education and resources to talented players, coaches, referees, and club volunteers while promoting the game through various channels, keeping our members informed regularly through a dedicated communications program.

FV has a clearly articulated strategic priority to reach 50:50 participation across all aspects of our game by 2027 and stand united as an organisation to ensure it is central to all our decision making.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT (Valuing all), INTEGRITY (Doing the right thing), LEADERSHIP (Inspiring vision of the future), INCLUSIVITY (Together we are stronger), UNITY (United for the good of the world game)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The People & Culture Manager supports Football Victoria’s people and culture function by providing practical HR advice, coordinating people processes across the employee lifecycle, and supporting managers to build a capable, engaged, and well supported workforce - consistent with FV’s values and strategic priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Selection

Manage end-to-end recruitment for FV, including preparing job advertisements, screening applications, and coordinating interviews

Prepare employment contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Manage communications with candidates through the recruitment process

Coordinate pre-employment checks including Working with Children Checks

Support onboarding of new starters, including induction planning and orientation

HR Operations and Records

Maintain the People & Culture database and ensure employee files and records are current and accurate

Record and manage staff changes and exit processes across the organisation

Maintain People & Culture templates, forms, and policies, ensuring they are current

Update and maintain the organisational chart

Maintain People & Culture intranet and new starter materials

Prepare People & Culture reports as required

Track employee retention including regrettable and non-regrettable turnover

Liaise with the insurer and payroll regarding Workers’ Compensation claims to ensure documentation is completed as required

Performance Review and Development

Coordinate and drive FV’s annual performance review and development cycle

Provide managers with templates, guidance, and support for review conversations

Track completion of reviews and escalated non-completion to the Executive Manager

Support managers with probation reviews, development planning, and performance conversations

Coordinate training bookings and maintain records of training completed by employees

Identify training and development needs in coordination with the performance review process

People Support and Compliance

Provide practical, confidential People & Culture advice to managers and staff on people-related matters

Ensure compliance with all WH&S legislation and obligations

Support managers with workplace issues, performance management, and disciplinary processes

Coordinate the annual salary review process with support from the Executive Manager Corporate Services

Coordinate the annual Staff Engagement and Pulse Surveys

Promote inclusive practices and a values-based workplace culture

Adhere to delivering excellent customer service to all internal stakeholders

SELECTION CRITERIA

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources or people & culture roles, with demonstrated experience operating at management level

A tertiary qualification in human resources or business is desirable

A valid Working with Children’s Check

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with people

Demonstrated experience across a broad range of human resource functions, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, organisational development and policy development

Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations principles, with the ability to provide practical, commercially sound advice to managers and employees

Demonstrated ability to coach and support leaders, manage and problem solve sensitive and complex employee matters, and promote a positive workplace culture

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

This position requires non-traditional hours and weekend work. Travel is primarily local during business days; some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

It is acknowledged that all Football Victoria employees demonstrate a flexible approach and that from time to time during peak periods will assist across departments to achieve the overall strategic objectives of the organisation.

FV is committed to ensuring that children and young people who participate in its activities have a safe and happy experience. FV supports and respects children, young people, staff, volunteers and participants.

FV is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require support or advice with your application, we encourage you to contact us. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and can provide alternative application methods or reasonable adjustments, including assistance via phone or other formats, to support your needs.

Job ad will close by Friday 30 October or earlier. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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