ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include: 

• Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
• Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
• A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
• Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Birthday Leave
• Study Leave
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partner discounts
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working under the direction of the General Manager - Media and Communications, the Media Manager is employed to promote football on and off the pitch to Football Australia’s target markets in line with the communications strategy and the broader strategic aims of Football Australia as embodied by the XI Principles - for the future of Australian football.

Specifically, the Media Manager drives the media management and media operations of the Australian Women’s National Football Teams (Senior, Youth, and ParaMatildas), all Football Australia community initiatives including women’s football, Female Football Week, First Nations, Diversity and Inclusion. The Media Manager - Women’s Football and Community, will also support the business to generate Public Relations output in areas such as player development, government relations, Legacy ‘23 and with Football Australia’s commercial and broadcast partners as required periodically.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead Media Manager for all Women’s National Teams, particularly the CommBank Matildas, as well as all Football Australia community activities
• Oversee media operations and media accreditation for all Women’s National Team matches and or tournaments hosted by Football Australia, plus Football Australia community events and activations
• Provide support for all media operations at Football Australia events, including match announcements, team announcements, commercial announcements, awards nights, and institutional occasions (AGMs and industry events)
• Provide support for all corporate communications related to media activities of Football Australia, including media releases, guides, programs, tournament guides and annual reports, web text content, social media content, video content, speech writing, and background briefing papers for Football Australia executives, staff and playing talent
• Assist in managing media relations to ensure Football Australia conduct best-practice policies and procedures
• Assist in the direction and production of digital content for Football Australia and support the delivery of content for broadcast partners
• Represent Football Australia at external meetings including but not limited to with broadcast partners, stadium managers and media companies
• Represent the Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs department at internal meetings
• Provide media support and guidance to Football Australia-affiliated bodies, including Member Federations
• Participate in annual seminars and briefings for media officers in Football Australia-affiliated bodies, including Member Federations
• Provide training and mentoring for media officers in Football Australia-affiliated bodies, including Member Federations
• Provide basic content production training for National Team Unit staff who accompany National Teams to events where no media officer has been deployed
• Stay up to date with issues, news and policy developments running through the news cycle
• Respond to media enquiries in accordance with agreed protocols and liaise with other Football Australia staff to develop key messages
• Act as a Local Media Officer at AFC Asian Cup and AFC Champions League fixtures as required
• Assisting with other duties within Football Australia Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs as required

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• High-level or organisational ability and attention to detail
• Intimate knowledge and understanding of issues facing Australian football at all levels
• Understanding of Asian and Global football, and how Football Australia National teams competes in this space
• Understanding of Football Australia’s 15-year vision and strategic agenda as embodied in the XI Principles and its application to the Football Australia’s Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs department and Media Operations role
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary stream of media, PR, digital and corporate affairs
• Strong working knowledge of media industry practices
• Good personal relationships with key media figures in TV, print, radio and online
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work with Football Australia staff across departments
• Good research skills and techniques
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and flair to respond to a diversity of one-off projects

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025

Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement