Chief Operating Officer

At Football West, we’re driven by passion for making football accessible, enjoyable and empowering for everyone. With the excitement of the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 around the corner and the continued growth of the Sam Kerr Football Centre, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

As WA’s sole governing body for football we bring the game to life for over 230,000 participants across parks, pitches, and indoor centres.

This is a rare executive opportunity to shape the sporting future of an entire state.

What you can look forward to:

Senior leadership position with state‑wide impact

Supportive, high‑performing Executive Team

Opportunities to drive innovation in sport, technology and community engagement

Modern facilities with an on‑site café and free parking

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Your Role The

Chief Operating Officer

is a key member of the Executive Team and a critical driver of operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across Football West.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead core portfolios including:

Football Operations

People & Culture

ICT, innovation and digital transformation

Marketing, communications and fan engagement

Governance, integrity and policy

Data and analytics

Partnering to support the Sam Kerr Football Centre’s operations

You will play a central role in delivering the Strategic Plan, shaping the organisation’s culture, building partnerships, and ensuring strong performance across all operational areas.

This is both a strategic and hands‑on role requiring a visionary leader who can influence, collaborate, and drive high performance across a diverse and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead delivery of the Strategic Plan and drive digital, data and organisational transformation.

Monitor performance and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.

Operational Excellence Oversee Football Operations and ensure high‑quality program delivery.

Improve systems, processes and organisational efficiency.

People & Culture Build a positive, values‑led culture and lead workforce capability and change initiatives.

Asian Engagement & Partnerships Deliver the Asian Engagement Strategy and grow international, government and commercial partnerships.

Marketing, Communications & Fan Growth Guide marketing and communications to strengthen brand and fan engagement.

Governance & Compliance Oversee governance, integrity and regulatory alignment.

Sam Kerr Football Centre Support SKFC utilisation, sponsorship and strategic development.

About you You are a transformational leader with the capability to drive both innovation and operational excellence. You bring:

Extensive experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a complex, high‑volume environment

A strong track record in strategy execution, change management and digital transformation

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at all levels

Experience managing budgets and organisational performance

Strong understanding of governance, risk, and best practice frameworks

Excellent communication, analytical insight and commercial acumen

A values‑led approach grounded in collaboration, integrity and excellence

What you’ll need

Eligibility to work in Australia

Current WA Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

WA Driver’s Licence

National Police Clearance

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 always encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities to join our team.

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