Operations Manager

About the MPFNLThe Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League (MPFNL) is one of Victoria’s premier community sporting competitions, administering Australian Rules football and netball across the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding south-eastern region of Melbourne.Comprised of 22 member clubs and 3 associate clubs competing across senior Mens Football, Womens Football and Netball, the league oversees multiple football and netball competitions that engage thousands of players, volunteers, officials and supporters each season. The MPFNL plays a critical role in supporting the growth, integrity and long-term sustainability of community football and netball in the region.With a proud history spanning more than a century of Peninsula football, the league continues to evolve as a modern sporting organisation, strengthening governance, expanding participation pathways and delivering high-quality competitions and events for clubs and communities.Working in close partnership with clubs, volunteers, the AFL system and community stakeholders, and spanning 4 LGAs the MPFNL is committed to growing the game and ensuring community sport continues to thrive across the Peninsula.From 1 November 2026 the League is fully self administered for the first time in over a decade, and we're building a small, professional team to run it.
About the roleReporting to the General Manager and leading a team of two, the Operations Manager runs the competitions that our community turns out for every weekend. You will:Lead the delivery of all football and netball competitions across every division: fixtures, results, clearances, permits and finals eligibilityCoordinate the tribunal, match review and integrity processesManage the League's relationships with its football and netball umpiring associationsLead the planning and delivery of our finals series and major League eventsLead and develop the Operations Coordinator and League Administration CoordinatorDeputise for the General Manager and contribute to League strategy and governanceThis is a full time role offered on a fixed term contract of up to two years. You'll work from our League office on the Mornington Peninsula, with flexible working arrangements that reflect the seasonal rhythm of community sport, including match days, finals and League events.
About youSolid experience in sport operations, competition management or a comparable operational leadership roleConfident leading a small team and juggling priorities under in-season pressureStrong working knowledge of competition platforms such as PlayHQCalm, consistent decision maker with excellent communication skills and a genuine service mindset toward volunteer run clubsKnowledge of community football and netball, competition structures, tribunal processes and player movement rules is a big plusA current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and driver's licence (or willingness to obtain) are required.
How to applySend your resume and a short cover letter to josh.connell@mpfnl.com.au, telling us why you're the right person to run football and netball on the Peninsula. Applications close Sunday 30th of August
This is a rare chance to build the operations of a newly independent league from day one.
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