Performance and Pathways Officer

NSW Touch Football Association; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement from Tempe

Job summary

NSW Touch Football Association in Tempe, Sydney (Hybrid) is seeking a highly organized Performance & Pathways Officer to coordinate athlete, coach, referee and selector development across NSW. The role reports to the Head of Performance, Pathways & Integrity and supports the delivery of performance programs and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include planning logistics for representative programs, administering coach education, maintaining pathway records, and fostering strong

Qualifications

• Experience in sport administration, program coordination or performance support.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Genuine interest in athlete development and sporting pathways.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating athlete, coach, referee and selector pathways.
• Planning, communication and logistics of representative and development programs.
• Coordinating coach education, accreditation and development initiatives.
• Maintaining pathway information and records.
• Supporting coaching activities across NSW with technical stakeholders.
• Assisting selection processes and program documentation.
• Building relationships with coaches, referees, selectors, volunteers and Regions.

Skills

Sport administration

Program coordination

Performance support

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Sport management / high performance qualifications

Job description

NSW Touch Football Association – Tempe NSW

NSW Touch Football | Full-Time | Tempe, Sydney (Hybrid)

Support the next generation of athletes, coaches, referees and selectors.

Are you passionate about sport and helping people achieve their potential?

NSW Touch Football is seeking a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic Performance & Pathways Officer to join our team and support the development of Touch Football across NSW.

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the programs and pathways that support participants as they progress from community sport through to representative and high-performance environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Performance, Pathways & Integrity, the Performance & Pathways Officer will play an important role in coordinating and supporting athlete, coach, referee and selector development initiatives across NSW.

Working closely with our technical leaders, Regions, Affiliates and representative stakeholders, you will support the delivery of performance programs, assist with coaching development administration and help ensure our pathways are well organised, accessible and effectively communicated.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the coordination and administration of athlete, coach, referee and selector pathways.

Assisting with the planning, communication and logistics of representative and development programs.

Coordinating administrative support for coach education, accreditation and development initiatives.

Maintaining accurate records, databases, documentation and pathway information.

Working closely with the Director of Coaching and technical stakeholders to support coaching activities across NSW.

Assisting with selection processes, representative program documentation and stakeholder communication.

Supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen performance systems and development opportunities.

Building strong working relationships with coaches, referees, selectors, volunteers, Affiliates and Regions.

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in an organised, collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to the development of people through sport.

You will bring:

Experience in sport administration, program coordination, performance support or a related field.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written communication, stakeholder engagement and attention to detail.

The ability to coordinate programs, maintain accurate records and follow through on operational tasks.

A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

A genuine interest in athlete development, coaching and sporting pathways.

Experience in representative sport, coaching administration, talent development or Touch Football will be highly regarded.

Relevant qualifications in sport management, high performance or a related field will also be viewed favourably.

Why Join NSW Touch Football?

At NSW Touch Football, our people are central to what we do.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced sporting professionals and dedicated volunteers while supporting programs that help participants, coaches, referees and selectors develop and succeed.

What the role offers:

The opportunity to contribute to the development of sport across NSW.

Involvement in representative and performance pathway programs.

Exposure to technical development and high-performance environments.

A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Hybrid working arrangements based from our Tempe office.

The opportunity to build your experience within a statewide sporting organisation.

NSW Touch Football is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.