This is a full-time fixed-term position providing maternity leave cover. While full-time is preferred, we are open to considering a 4 day per week part-time arrangement for the right candidate

Direct Reports: Nil

Status: Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover to 1st December 2027

Location: The Home of The Matildas, Bundoora, Victoria

ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND

Football Victoria (FV) is the governing body for football in Victoria. We are committed to providing a quality service to the broader community with integrity and skilled excellence. Through open communications and a dedication to equal opportunity, our vision is to be the most outstanding sporting body in Australia, leading to success in the world game.

We are recognised as the organisation responsible for the administration, promotion and delivery of football and futsal (indoor football) in the state by both the State and Federal Governments, as well as Football Australia (FA).

Our funding derives from membership and club affiliation fees, government grants and corporate sponsorship.

Through the national body's affiliation with FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations), we look after everything football in Victoria including:

Semi-professional ranks;

Youth;

Referees;

Coaches;

FV is committed to providing a quality service to the broad community with integrity and professional excellence.

FV is a not-for-profit sporting organisation run by a Board of Directors, elected by football stakeholders made up of Clubs. We reinvest revenue generated by the game in a financially prudent manner, prioritising in providing more coaching, education, facilities,



support and participation opportunities to the community and our partners back to where it is needed most.

We currently employ over 80 staff to deliver on the FV Strategic Plan (“OurFootball”) and administration of weekly football matches, producing annual football fixtures and appropriate rules of competition. Referees are also appointed to these matches to facilitate a safer and more enjoyable participation experience.

We also deliver education and resources to talented players, coaches, referees, and club volunteers while promoting the game through various channels, keeping our members informed regularly through a dedicated communications program.

FV has a clearly articulated strategic priority to reach 50:50 participation across all aspects of our game by 2027 and stand united as an organisation to ensure it is central to all our decision making.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT (Valuing all), INTEGRITY (Doing the right thing), LEADERSHIP (Inspiring vision of the future), INCLUSIVITY (Together we are stronger), UNITY (United for the good of the world game)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The People & Culture Manager supports Football Victoria’s people and culture function by providing practical HR advice, coordinating people processes across the employee lifecycle, and supporting managers to build a capable, engaged,



and well supported workforce - consistent with FV’s values and strategic priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Selection

Manage end-to-end recruitment for FV, including preparing job advertisements, screening applications, and coordinating interviews

Prepare employment contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Manage communications with candidates through the recruitment process

Coordinate pre-employment checks including Working with Children Checks

Support onboarding of new starters, including induction planning and orientation

HR Operations and Records

Maintain the People & Culture database and ensure employee files and records are current and accurate

Record and manage staff changes and exit processes across the organisation

Maintain People & Culture templates, forms, and policies, ensuring they are current

Update and maintain the organisational chart

Maintain People & Culture intranet and new starter materials

Prepare People & Culture reports as required

Track employee retention including regrettable and non-regrettable turnover

Liaise with the insurer and payroll regarding Workers’ Compensation claims to ensure documentation is completed as required

Performance Review and Development

Coordinate and drive FV’s annual performance review and development cycle

Provide managers with templates, guidance, and support for review conversations

Track completion of reviews and escalated non-completion to the Executive Manager

Support managers with probation reviews, development planning, and performance conversations

Coordinate training bookings and maintain records of training completed by employees

Iden

📌 People & Culture Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Football Victoria
📍 Melbourne