The National Competitions & Match Planning Manager is a critical role within the Football Department, responsible for the end-to-end operational planning, coordination and delivery of Football Australia’s national competitions, including the Australian Championship.

The role ensures the successful execution of competitions across all phases of the lifecycle—leading cross-functional integration across internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes aligned to Football Australia’s strategic objectives.

A key component of the role is the management and ongoing development of Football Australia’s Domestic Match Calendar and 48-month rolling strategic football calendar, enabling alignment across domestic and international football activities and supporting long-term planning across the football ecosystem.

The role also supports Football Australia’s involvement in AFC club competitions and drives continuous improvement in competition operations through structured planning, governance and best-practice delivery frameworks.