About the MPFNL
The 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 role
Reporting 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 eligibility
- Coordinate the tribunal, match review and integrity processes
- Manage the League's relationships with its football and netball umpiring associations
- Lead the planning and delivery of our finals series and major League events
- Lead and develop the Operations Coordinator and League Administration Coordinator
- Deputise for the General Manager and contribute to League strategy and governance
This 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 you
- Solid experience in sport operations, competition management or a comparable operational leadership role
- Confident leading a small team and juggling priorities under in-season pressure
- Strong working knowledge of competition platforms such as PlayHQ
- Calm, consistent decision maker with excellent communication skills and a genuine service mindset toward volunteer run clubs
- Knowledge of community football and netball, competition structures, tribunal processes and player movement rules is a big plus
A current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and driver's licence (or willingness to obtain) are required.
How to apply
Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you're the right person to run footy and netball on the Peninsula. Applications close Sunday 30th of August. Questions to Josh Connell, General Manager, at @mpfnl.com.au. This is a rare chance to build the operations of a newly independent league from day one.
You can view the full position description by copying the below link into your browser:
https://mpfnl-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/josh_connell_mpfnl_com_au/IQAS0GRCfluRS6-BGwDB2oSpAbU2YOKxPbwDWgzix4On7ac?e=3FeSSg
Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hastings VIC
