ROLE DESCRIPTION

About the job
ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.



Football Australia is the national governing body for football in Australia and a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. It governs all national teams, the A-Leagues (in Football Australia’s capacity as the regulatory body), Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues and leads state, community, and grassroots football.



OUR VALUES
Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.


This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include:

Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity


ABOUT THE ROLE

This Sydney-based role will lead and deliver People and Culture projects, policies, programs and practices, which facilitates delivery of Football Australia’s strategic objectives. Key focus areas include advisory support, employee engagement, talent acquisition, WHS management and D&I.


Duties & Responsibilities:

Contribute to a range of HR projects such as HRIS implementation, Learning Management Systems and Onboarding software implementations
Manage staff engagement surveys, collating results and managing follow up actions
Lead the design and development of P&C activities and initiatives to drive internal engagement
Coordinate learning and development activities and facilitating soft skills workshops
Manage the compliance and reporting framework for all HR practices, including regular review & update HR Policies to ensure relevance
Through a thorough understanding of relevant employment legislation, facilitate the management of grievances, employee relations, and performance management along with any other queries that arise from time to time, promoting a fair and compliant workforce
Lead the annual performance and remuneration review processes
Working closely with the Head of Women’s Football, Legacy and Inclusion, implement the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) framework including engagement strategies that create an inclusive environment for LGBTIQ+, Women, Multicultural, First Nations People, all Ability communities


A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser: www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2023-11/Senior%20People%20%26%20Culture%20Advisor.pdf


ABOUT YOU



Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

3-4 years’ experience overseeing a human resource function including
with respect to workforce planning, recruitment, organisation and
employee development, employee relations, employee engagement and organisational change, work, health and safety, developing best-practice HR information systems and reporting
Proven ability interpreting Awards, and strong knowledge of the Fair
Work Act and other employment-related legislation
Sound knowledge of and experience in the application and interpretation of contemporary HR procedures and practices
Experience in People & Culture policy interpretation, administration, and process improvement
Demonstrated experience serving as a knowledgeable resource and
advisor to people leaders and senior managers
Strong systems and MS program capabilities
Experience working within Sport and/or High-Performance environments is desirable
A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description


Additional Requirements:

Full working rights in Australia
Working with children check (paid/ employee) or state- based equivalent
Out of hours and weekend work as required


WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:
Flexible work arrangements
Birthday Leave
Study Leave
Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
Volunteer leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partner discounts
Workplace Banking Program
Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal


Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.



Application Closing Date: 19 November 2023



Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.



We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.



In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement