About Us

Football West is the governing body for the world game in Western Australia and with over 230,000 participants across the state, we're dedicated to making football accessible, enjoyable, and a great experience for all. As we continue to strengthen our community programs and support the legacy of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team.

The Role

This role is a 6-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. With the potential to extend on a part-time basis.

As a Community Participation Officer, you’ll be the key link between Football West and regional associations, clubs, schools, volunteers and local partners. Your mission is to grow participation, support community football environments, and help deliver programs that make football accessible and enjoyable for all.

This role is 'On Pitch' with varied admin duties all connected to the heartbeat of football in regional WA. Additional core role responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

- Deliver safe fun and engaging programs to participants across the region
- Build strong and impactful relationships with all football stakeholders
- Support & deliver the development of junior pathways from MiniRoos through to senior football.
- Coordinate development courses and workshops.
- Coordinate and delivery school programs
- Lead, support and deliver a mix of paid and volunteer coaches delivering programs across the region.
- Maintaining participation data, and program administration.
- Represent Football West at community and industry meetings.
- Promote inclusion, diversity and positive football environments.




- Support campaigns such as Child Safeguarding, Sideline Behaviour and Mental Health.
- Manage regional budgets, equipment and Football West assets.
- Travel within the region and occasionally intra state.

About You

You currently live in the Pilbara region.

You will be a natural “go-getter” committed to delivering true impact to the communities throughout the Pilbara region. In addition, you will possess the following.

- Knowledge of football and the FA National Curriculum (Foundation of Football ideal, but not essential).
- Experience in community sport, program delivery, sports administration or similar.
- Understanding of club operations, volunteer management and community sport challenges, ideal but not necessary.
- Excellent organisation, initiative and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Be proactive, cooperative and have an innovative mindset.
- Be naturally resilient and open minded.
- Flexible and Adaptable attitude.
- Solid admin and IT skills (MS Office, digital platforms).
- Ideally, able to start in December 2026 for a handover, noting that we do close for a Christmas break

What you’ll need

- Eligibility to work in Australia




- Current WA Driver's Licence
- Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- National Police Clearance valid within one month (or ability to obtain)

Why Join Football West?

When you join Football West, you are not just joining a workplace, you are joining a passionate team committed to growing the world’s biggest sport. Here is what you can look forward to.

- Work in a role with purpose, impact and strong community connection.
- Be part of a growing organisation shaping the future of football in WA
- Discounts on sporting apparel and programs
- Ongoing career development, training and support
- Join a team that values Mutual Respect, Fair Play and Excellence.

Our Commitment

At Football West, diversity is our strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed, regardless of ability, ethnicity, faith, gender or sexual orientation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities to join our team.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about football and ready to help grow the game across regional WA, we’d love to hear from you.

Formal applications are to be submitted via the Apply button, with applications closing Friday, 21 August 2026 at 8:30am AWST

Football West reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

📌 Community Participation Officer – Pilbara (Karratha)
🏢 Football West
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