Disciplinary & Grievance Lead

Join Our Team – Lead Integrity and Fair Play Across Football in WA

About Us

At Football West, we’re driven by passion for making football accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for everyone. Following the excitement and legacy of the recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, 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 more than 230,000 participants across parks, pitches and indoor centres. We’re committed to creating a safe, fair and inclusive football environment where integrity and respect underpin everything we do.

The Role 

Reporting to the Integrity & Governance Manager, you’ll lead Football West’s specialist Disciplinary & Grievance function and provide day-to-day direction to the Disciplinary & Grievance team.

You’ll oversee disciplinary, grievance and dispute matters across metropolitan competitions, manage tribunal and appeal processes, provide expert interpretation of Football West’s Competition Rules and Disciplinary & Grievance Regulations, and work collaboratively with Football Operations, clubs and key stakeholders to ensure matters are managed fairly, consistently and efficiently.

You’ll also play an important role in reviewing and improving regulations, identifying emerging risks and trends, and driving continuous improvement across the disciplinary function. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your technical expertise while developing your leadership capability within one of Western Australia’s leading sporting organisations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead Football West’s disciplinary, grievance and dispute management across all competitions
• Manage and mentor the Disciplinary & Grievance Officer while overseeing workload and quality assurance
• Provide expert interpretation and advice on Football West Disciplinary & Grievance Regulations and Competition Rules
• Coordinate tribunal and appeal processes, including hearings, evidence and outcomes
• Review investigations, disciplinary decisions and correspondence to ensure consistency, quality and procedural fairness
• Drive continuous improvement of disciplinary processes and regulatory frameworks
• Analyse trends, risks and disciplinary data to improve consistency and operational effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to improve disciplinary processes, systems and regulatory frameworks
• Analyse disciplinary trends and prepare reports for Executive and relevant Committees
• Build positive relationships with clubs, participants, officials and other key stakeholders
• Support the ongoing review and development of Football West regulations in alignment with Football Australia requirements
• Promote education, understanding and compliance across the football community

About You 

You’re an experienced professional who enjoys solving complex problems, interpreting regulations and making balanced, well-informed decisions.

You have strong technical expertise in governance, compliance, legal services, investigations, sport administration or another regulatory environment and are ready to take ownership of a specialist function.

While previous formal people leadership experience is beneficial, we’re equally interested in candidates who have demonstrated leadership through mentoring colleagues, leading projects, managing complex work or influencing stakeholders, and are ready to step into a role with greater responsibility.

You’ll bring

• Experience managing disciplinary, governance, compliance, legal or regulatory matters
• Strong understanding of procedural fairness and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to interpret legislation, policies or competition regulations
• Experience managing sensitive or complex matters with professionalism and sound judgement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

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.

• A values-driven, collaborative workplace
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern facilities with an on-site café and free parking
• Discounts on sporting apparel and programs
• Ongoing professional development and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to lead a specialist function and make a genuine impact on the integrity of football across WA

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

Ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the integrity of football across Western Australia?

We’d love to hear from you.

Formal applications just include a cover letter and updated resume. Submit 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.