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Location: Preferred Sydney, with flexibility in Brisbane or Canberra | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available Executive Leadership Role | Full-Time | TFA Certified Agreement (Executive Level 4)Are you a strategic leader with a passion for innovation in sport? Do you thrive on building inclusive pathways, designing future-fit programs, and driving participation growth across a national landscape?Touch Football Australia (TFA)is seeking a visionary General Manager Growth & Innovationto help shape the future of Australias leading community sport.About UsTouch Football Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Touch Football, engaging over 600,000 participants annually. We are proud of our strong alliance with the NRLand partnerships with the Australian Sports Commission, delivering accessible and inclusive programs from grassroots to elite. With a bold new operating model underway, this is a pivotal time to join our executive team.About the RoleAs GM Growth & Innovation, you will be at the forefront of reimagining Touch Footballs sport system. This executive-level role will lead national participation strategies, program innovation, digital transformation, high-performance integration, and workforce capability frameworks creating clear, inspiring, and supported journeys for players, referees, coaches, and volunteers alike.This is a rare opportunity to shape the end-to-end sport ecosystem, drive growth through data-led insights and product innovation, and ensure long-term relevance and accessibility across generations.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead national strategies for participation, game development, pathways, and performanceInnovate new sport products and digital platforms to enhance participant experienceDirect national program delivery, including Women in Touch, All Abilities, Tiny Touch & moreBuild a national capability framework for referees, coaches, and volunteersChampion inclusion, sustainability, and evidence-based decision-makingOversee high performance in proportion to the sports scale and resourcesCollaborate with internal leaders, NRL, ASC, and other key stakeholdersRepresent TFA in high-level strategic, industry and government forumsWhat Youll Bring7+ years leading participation, pathways or innovation portfolios in sport or aligned sectors35 years in executive leadership or cross-functional national rolesExpertise in digital transformation, service design, and data-driven strategyStrong stakeholder engagement skills across federated systems and external partnersTrack record of successfully leading teams and innovation pipelinesExperience designing and reporting on participation frameworks aligned with funding bodiesRelevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. sport management, innovation, design thinking)A passion for community sport and participant-centred designWhy TFA?Join a bold and innovative national sport on the riseDrive real impact in participation, inclusion and future growthBe part of a purpose-led leadership team with national reachFlexible and hybrid working arrangements availableApply NowSubmit your application, including a cover letter outlining why youre interested and why youd be a great fit for the role.For more information, visit touchfootball.com.auTouch Football Australia values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to interview prospective applicants prior to the application closing date.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a general manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?Touch Football is a thrilling sport that allows people of all walks of life to achieve their goals; whether that is the thrill of challenging oneself to compete at their best, the thrill of a fast, skilful and exhilarating sport, the thrill of meeting new people or the thrill of being a part of something that can span a lifetime.Touch Football has over 400,000 registered members and an additional 500,000 children participating in school programs and related activities, which places the sport among the top participant based, organised sports in Australia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Touch Football is a thrilling sport that allows people of all walks of life to achieve their goals; whether that is the thrill of challenging oneself to compete at their best, the thrill of a fast, skilful and exhilarating sport, the thrill of meeting new people or the thrill of being a part of something that can span a lifetime.Touch Football has over 400,000 registered members and an additional 500,000 children participating in school programs and related activities, which places the sport among the top participant based, organised sports in Australia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website. #J-18808-Ljbffr