Chief People Officer - Football Australia

Chief People Officer - Football AustraliaJoin to apply for the Chief People Officer - Football Australia role at Watermark Search International.Football Australia (FA) is the national governing body for football in Australia, representing over 2 million participants from more than 200 cultures. As a member of FIFA, FA governs all national teams, the A-Leagues, Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues, and leads state, community, and grassroots football. Their purpose is to bring communities together through football, connecting Australia to the world. FA aims for Australia to be a leading football nation, inspiring everyone to love the game, guided by their values: Welcome, Ready, Connect, Excel, Protect.About the RoleThe Chief People Officer (CPO) will play a pivotal role in shaping FAs workforce and people strategy during a period of transformation. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee HR functions, including people experience, culture, talent acquisition, engagement, performance, and learning. Your responsibilities include advising the CEO and leadership team, managing the staff lifecycle, developing people initiatives, ensuring legal compliance, and implementing people technology.About YouWe seek an experienced HR leader with at least 5 years in a complex organization undergoing change. Experience in health, medical research, membership organizations, or grant-seeking entities is relevant; sports industry experience is a plus. You should be people-centric, practical, and ethical, with strong influencing, negotiation, and industrial relations skills. Ability to manage changing priorities is essential.For confidential discussion, contact Dani White or Bronwen Kerr at Watermark Search International on 02 9233 1200.To apply, send your application quoting Ref No A006011 to [email protected]. We will respond to your email.Closing date: 11:59PM AEST, Sunday, 6 July 2025.Additional DetailsSeniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Human ResourcesLocation options include Sydney, Parramatta, and Pyrmont, NSW, Australia. Salary range: A$180,000A$200,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-06-26