Career Opportunities
Positions Vacant at TFA
See below the current career opportunities at Touch Football Australia.
TFA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
TFA is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children/Young People that are involved in our sport. Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to Child safety and to establish Child safe culture and practices. Further information on safeguarding in Touch Football is available here.
NSW Touch Association, Chief Executive Officer
Location: Based across both the Touch Football Australia office at Rugby League Central (Moore Park) and the NSWTA office in Tempe – this will be discussed further during the interview process.
This newly created role, reporting to the NSWTA Board of Directors, sees the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for leading the organisation’s day-to-day operations in alignment with the Board’s strategic direction. The CEO will work closely with the Board to co-develop strategy and will be accountable for delivering both strategic and operational priorities - ensuring sound financial stewardship, effective stakeholder engagement, and inspirational organisational leadership.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead one of New South Wales’ most inclusive and community-focused sporting organisations through a bold period of transformation and renewal.
To review the CEO Candidate Information Pack - PLEASE CLICK HERE.
To submit an application - PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Applications close on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
NSW Touch Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
General Manager - Growth & Innovation
Preferred Location: Sydney | Other locations may be considered (Brisbane, Canberra)
Applications close: Wednesday 18 July 2025
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this newly created executive role leads the full national sport system, encompassing participation growth, program innovation, pathway integration, and high-performance oversight.
The General Manager – Growth & Innovation is responsible for ensuring the sport remains agile and future-fit, overseeing everything from grassroots and junior engagement to elite pathways and digital product development. You’ll lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic change that directly supports the game’s sustainability and scalability.
To review the position description – CLICK HERE
To submit an application – CLICK HERE
Senior Marketing Manager
Location: Sydney, Brisbane, or Canberra (Flexible Work Arrangements Available)
Applications close: Wednesday 18 July 2025
As a senior strategic leader reporting to the GM – Commercial, this role oversees the entire national marketing function of TFA, managing a creative and performance-driven team to deliver best-practice brand, content, social, digital and event marketing strategies.
You’ll lead the planning and delivery of audience engagement initiatives across the sport’s full ecosystem, working closely with participation, commercial, and events teams to ensure aligned national campaigns and messaging. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the voice of one of Australia’s most community-driven sports.
To review the position description – CLICK HERE
To submit an application – CLICK HERE
National Participations Programs Manager
Preferred Location: Sydney | Other locations may be considered (Brisbane, Canberra)
Applications close: Wednesday 18 July 2025
This leadership role is responsible for the design, innovation, and national coordination of TFA’s participation programs, including All Abilities, school engagement initiatives, and scalable community programs. You will play a key role in growing participation through inclusive, culturally responsive, and community-focused program models.
The ideal candidate brings experience in sport or education-based program management, strong stakeholder engagement capability, and a track record of launching impactful initiatives that reach underrepresented and grassroots participants.
To review the position description – CLICK HERE
To submit an application – CLICK HERE
