Volleyball Australia Referee Coordinator

The Officials Coordinator is a part time role (.4) that will assist the delivery of Volleyball in Australia with bespoke support for referees across the country.

Reporting to the General Manager, Growth and Development, the Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and smooth operation of volleyball events nationally and support the international representation of Australian referees. This position requires a deep understanding of both beach, indoor and sitting volleyball, a commitment to fair play, and the ability to lead and support a team of referees, while developing a sustainable pathway for officiating excellence.

The Coordinator will act as the primary conduit between Volleyball Australia, the Volleyball Australia Referees Committee (VARC), and the volleyball referee community, facilitating communication, development and appointment of referees and officials to events across Australia and internationally. The successful applicant will be required to adhere to Volleyball Australia’s policies and procedures including the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies and the Code of Conduct.

The key responsibilities include:

Support the administration of an officiating framework, in line with the Volleyball Australia Participation Plan. The National Referee Coordinator has the responsibility to support the successful execution and administration of resourcing and servicing our volunteer network and portfolio, including but not limited to:  

1. VARC Secretariat and Administration: Serve as Secretary to the Volleyball Australia Referees Committee, providing administrative support and coordination to enable effective governance and decision-making. This includes managing meeting processes, minute-taking, management of accreditation upgrade processes, and ensuring effective communication flows between VARC, Volleyball Australia executive, and the broader referee community.
2. Education and Resources Liaison: Act as liaison between FIVB, AVC, VARC, and the Education team to identify and communicate required updates to educational materials, particularly regarding rule changes, competition-specific operations and evolving best practices in officiating. Prepare and distribute event specific education resources and collaborate with the education manager and designated referee delegate to develop and coordinate education materials for events.
3. National Events: Assist in the administration of the official expression of interest and appointment process, draft rostering and scheduling pre and during events, and remote support during events where appropriate.

Other Duties:

• Some travel within Australia may be required.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the General Manager, Growth and Development and CEO.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Applications close on November 17, 2026.

Submit your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) through the Employment Hero Portal

Please include details of at least two referees.

Volleyball Australia is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.