Job Description

About Us

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Purpose: To lead, promote, unite, develop and regulate football

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Vision: To unite and elevate Australian football to become a world class, globally respected system to inspire our nation, developing excellence at every level

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Mission: Working with our stakeholders every day to build the capability, capacity and capital we need now and in the future to transform every football dream into reality.

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To achieve the above, we live by our company values which are:

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- Welcome: Open doors, open minds, open hearts – and respect
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- Ready: Always ready, Always ahead
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- Connect: Together, united
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- Excel: Our best, every day in every way
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- Protect: Guarding the game, Securing the future
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WHAT WE OFFER

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Benefits

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

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

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The Broadcast Operations Manager is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of Football Australia's broadcast activities across national teams, competitions and major events.

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Working closely with broadcasters, rights holders, production partners and venues, this role ensures high-quality broadcast delivery across live and non-live environments. The position plays a key role in managing broadcast operations, stakeholder relationships, technical requirements and continuous improvement initiatives that support Football Australia's growing broadcast footprint.

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Role Responsibilities

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Lead the operational planning and delivery of broadcast requirements across Football Australia competitions, national teams and major events
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- Manage relationships with broadcasters, rights holders, production companies and technical suppliers
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- Coordinate venue, production and connectivity requirements to ensure successful broadcast outcomes
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- Act as the key operational contact for broadcast partners and stakeholders
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- Monitor broadcast performance and manage operational issues as they arise
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- Support budgeting, supplier management and service delivery standards
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- Identify opportunities to improve broadcast systems, processes and workflows
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- Ensure a high-quality experience for broadcasters, production teams and Football Australia stakeholders
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- Contribute to the growth and ongoing development of Football Australia's broadcast capabilities and audience reach
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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- Significant experience in broadcast operations, live sport or media production
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- Robust understanding of live broadcast workflows and production environments
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- Experience working with broadcasters, rights holders and technical suppliers
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- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operational priorities
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- Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skillsExperience managing suppliers, budgets and service delivery outcomes
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- Experience within professional sport, football or a related industry is highly regarded
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QUALIFICATIONS

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- Relevant qualification in Broadcasting, Media, Communications, Technology, Sport or a related discipline is desirable
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- Minimum 5 years' experience in broadcast operations or a related field
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- Football industry experience is desirable
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Applications close on Friday 2 October 2026; however, we encourage you to apply early as Football Australia may commence the recruitment process and close applications ahead of the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

📌 Broadcast Operations Manager (Rand)
🏢 Football Australia
📍 Rand