John Moriarty Football (JMF) is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the delivery and growth of JMF’s football and wellbeing programs for Indigenous children. This role focuses on program management, staff leadership, gender equality outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. The position ensures high-quality program delivery, supports expansion into new communities, and helps manage key projects like Indigenous Football Week. By supporting our coaching teams, and working with schools, local community leaders and football clubs, the role helps create lasting opportunities and brighter futures for Indigenous children through football.
Key responsibilities
Program management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and delivery of JMF programs in specific regions, providing leadership to coaches and community coordinators.
- Be accountable for Gender Equality outcomes for JMF and implementing Gender Equality Strategy
- Manage the JMF model for expansion into new communities.
- Coordinate hiring of JMF staff in both current and new locations.
- Ensure high-quality program delivery, incorporating football skill development, health education, emotional self-regulation, and JMF core values for 6-18 year old Indigenous children and 2-5s in certain locations.
- Conduct 2-3 two-week visits to remote/regional communities per year.
Project management
- Hold accountabilities for fundraising activities and events, including Indigenous Football Week.
- Manage program-related projects, including research collaborations and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, resources, and key deliverables for those projects.
Stakeholder relationships
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including football clubs, federations, schools, and local communities.
- Prepare proposals, reports, and presentations aligned with funders’ requirements.
- Organise and support local teams to undertake quarterly Community Advisory Group meetings to engage local leaders and gather feedback.
Selection criteria
- Experience in football, program management and community development, together with sports administration.
- A passion for using football to drive social impact and create opportunities for Indigenous youth.
- Experience in, and a commitment to gender equality in sport.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff and coordinating teams.
- Highly organised, IT proficient, and committed to effective processes.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or diverse cultural groups (desirable).
- Cultural competency to engage respectfully with Indigenous children and families.
Successful applicant
Moriarty Foundation’s Head Office team values a positive, collaborative culture. The JMF Program Manager will thrive in a dynamic environment, working with a diverse range of people to drive meaningful change. You are a strong leader who has demonstrable experience and expertise in football development programs, excels at building relationships and managing programs. You will either have experience working effectively with Indigenous communities or the skillset, values and personal commitment to do so. Highly organised and adaptable, you are comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on program delivery. You have excellent communication skills, a commitment to ethical leadership, and a passion for using football as a tool for social impact. Above all, you are driven by a desire to work effectively to create opportunities for Indigenous children through sport and education.
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To apply please submit your resume and cover letter (max two pages) below.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
