Football Australia is looking for a Legal Counsel – Football Governance to manage the disciplinary and judicial bodies program that promotes and protects the image and integrity of Football ensuring the following objectives:
All those involved in Football at all levels act in accordance with our policies and with our core values.
Football continues to be a safe and inclusive sport for all.
Football is played, coached and administered to deliver fair sporting outcomes that instill enduring public confidence in our game.
Disputes within Football can be adjudicated efficiently effectively through an internal framework of disciplinary and judicial bodies.
This role is responsible for overseeing the disciplinary and judicial processes within the organisation. This role ensures that all disciplinary and judicial matters are handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with FIFA, AFC, and Football Australia regulations. The Legal Counsel - Football Governance leads investigations, manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supports policy development, and upholds the integrity of Football Australia’s governance framework.