Officer – Referee Development (SEQ)

About Football Queensland

Football Queensland (FQ) is the governing body for football and futsal in Queensland and is committed to delivering its vision of “One Football” through its strategic plan, Anytime, Anywhere. We are passionate about creating positive experiences for participants, clubs, officials, volunteers, and communities across the state.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Officer – Referee Development (SEQ) to lead the development, education and progression of referees throughout the South-East Queensland Conference, encompassing the Metro, South Coast and Darling Downs regions.

This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about football officiating and enjoys developing people, building relationships, and contributing to the growth of the game.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – Match Officials, you will play a key role in implementing Football Queensland’s Referee Strategy across South-East Queensland.

You will work directly with referees, matchday coaches, clubs, volunteers and stakeholders to support referee recruitment, retention, education and progression. Through coaching, mentoring and training delivery, you will help create a positive referee culture and support the ongoing development of match officials at all levels of the game.

Key Responsibilities

As the Officer – Referee Development (SEQ), you will:

• Lead the implementation of Football Queensland’s Referee Strategy throughout the SEQ Conference.
• Develop and deliver referee education and training programs in line with the statewide curriculum.
• Plan and facilitate practical and theory-based referee development sessions.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to referees.
• Support the planning and delivery of referee accreditation courses.
• Deliver Football Queensland’s Referee Schools Program.
• Support the planning and delivery of referee accreditation courses.
• Assist referees to progress through Football Queensland’s officiating pathway.
• Develop and support a network of Matchday Coaches and referee mentors.
• Work collaboratively with clubs and other stakeholders to strengthen referee development opportunities.
• Promote referee wellbeing through proactive engagement, support and welfare initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliated clubs, referees and volunteers throughout the conference.
• Represent the Referee Department at club and stakeholder meetings as required.

Success in this Role

Key measures of success include:

• Growth in referee participation and retention across the SEQ Conference.
• Increased progression of referees into advanced Football Queensland competitions and national pathways.
• Delivery of high-quality referee education and coaching programs.
• Positive stakeholder engagement and referee satisfaction outcomes.
• Achievement of aged performance and development objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in football officiating, referee coaching, player development, sport administration or a related field.
• Strong understanding of officiating within Queensland and the Australian football landscape, including referee pathways, development framework and competition structures.
• Experience developing and delivering training, education or development programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationships management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current and valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check).

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management, Business, Education or related discipline.
• Experience working with volunteers and community sport.
• Knowledge of the Queensland football landscape.
• Referee accreditation, coaching qualifications, or experience in match official development.

Why Join Football Queensland?

At Football Queensland, you’ll play an important role in shaping the future of officiating across the state. You will work alongside a passionate team committed to developing referees, growing participation and creating positive experiences for everyone involved in the game.

This role offers:

• The opportunity to directly influence referee development pathways.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the growth of football in Queensland.

Additional Information

• This position requires regular travel throughout South-East Queensland and periodic travel within Queensland.
• Evening and weekend work will be required to support training, matchday coaching and stakeholder engagement activities.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about developing referees and contributing to the growth of football in Queensland, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit:

Your current resume/CV; and

A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing your suitability for the role.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK “Quick Apply”.

Applications close: Tuesday 3 November at 11:59PM