- Want to work in the sporting industry?
- Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
- Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

- Integrity
- Belonging
- Growth

Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

About the role:

Reporting to the People, Culture & Safety Manger, this role assists with recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, work health and safety, training and development and employment and industrial relations. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Undertake end-to-end recruitment for all staff and volunteers, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, reference checking and making offers to candidates.
- Assist with the induction process for new staff, including coordinating the induction program, and provide departmental managers ongoing support throughout the on-boarding process.
- Maintain an accurate,



efficient Human Resources Information System database and respond to related enquiries and issues.
- Respond to routine enquiries about employment conditions, leave and workplace policies, escalating complex matters.
- Assist the People, Culture & Safety Manager in providing employment relations advice as required.
- Maintain confidential employment relations records, meeting notes and action registers.
- Coordinate and manage workers’ compensation claims, providing general advice throughout the claims process.
- Coordinate offboarding process for departing employees.
- Provide back up to the Payroll Administrator if and when required.
- Help coordinate and set up staff events, including meetings, farewells and annual functions.

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following key criteria:

- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role, with sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices. (E)
- Experience implementing and maintaining HR information systems and other databases, preferably ELMO. (E)
- A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach, with the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes with people from diverse backgrounds and contribute effectively to a team. (E)
- Experience engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders. (E)
- Demonstrated experience interpreting legislation,



policies and procedures. (E)
- Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities for improvement. (E)
- Possession of a current Working with Children Clearance and/or willingness to obtain. (E)
Possession of a current National Police Clearance and/or willingness to obtain. (E)
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline. (D)
- An understanding of payroll processing requirements. (D)
- General knowledge of the football industry and the various stakeholders. (D)

Why work for us:

We facilitate an inclusive and supportive culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience. We have exciting and rewarding advantages like:

- Mobile phone allowance
- Free on-site parking
- Access to an on-site gym
- Birthday leave
- EAP service
- Salary Packaging capped benefits to $15,900 per annum and novated lease
- Access to professional development
- Monthly social gatherings with food and drinks provided.
- Social Club activities

Apply now!

A full detailed Position Description is available upon request by emailing ••••@wafootball.com.au. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.wafootball.com.au/.

Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting. For any questions about the role, please contact Anthony Pickburn - ••••@wafootball.com.au.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 20 November 2026. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

All applicants will be required to present a current WA Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (no older than six months).

📌 People, Culture and Safety Coordinator (Tuart Hill)
🏢 WA Football
📍 Tuart Hill