Competitions Executive – Statewide Competitions

If youre at your best when the moving parts are many the deadlines are real and the outcome matters this role has your name on it.

Were looking for a Competitions Executive to play a critical behind-the-scenes role in delivering Queenslands Statewide Rugby League Competitions. From season draws and travel logistics to judiciary processes and major events youll help keep the game running smoothly from pre-season to post-season.

About the Role

Reporting to the Statewide Competitions Manager youll be responsible for the accurate administration and coordination of Statewide Competitions (SWC). This is a hands-on fast-paced role that blends operations logistics stakeholder management and governance. Youll work closely with Clubs match officials internal teams and external partners to ensure competitions events and travel are delivered professionally safely and on budget. Also:

• Managing and updating Statewide Competition draws across systems and platforms
• Coordinating end-to-end travel logistics for teams referees and staff (flights accommodation transport and catering)
• Supporting match review and judiciary processes including video preparation documentation and official correspondence
• Acting as Secretary for Match Review Panels and Judiciary Hearings
• Managing budgets invoices accruals and financial tracking for competitions and events
• Delivering major events and projects including Country Week Grand Finals Semi-Pro Day QRL Awards and SWC Launch
• Working closely with Clubs CEOs and internal teams to ensure clear communication and smooth operations
• Maintaining operational manuals participation agreements and competition documentation
• Supporting video service providers and managing competition footage archives

What will keep you on your toes

• Youll juggle multiple priorities across a long season with peak periods
• Youll work across manual and digital systems that demand accuracy and attention to detail
• Youll balance player welfare budgets logistics and stakeholder expectations
• Youll be trusted to solve problems quickly and calmly when things change (because they will)

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Strong administrative and coordination experience (minimum 3 years)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with budgets financial tracking and invoicing
• High attention to detail and confidence working with data and systems
• Intermediate Excel and solid MS Office capability
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Clear confident written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in sport or events environments

ROLE SPECS

The position is full-time permanent role and the salary for this position is $75000 plus superannuation. QRL remunerate based on the position requirements to ensure gender pay equity in sport.

We adhere to the highest standards of child safeguarding. All applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one upon addition as part of moving through the recruitment process applicants must be willing to undergo all relevant probity checks which may include reference checks employment history verification identity confirmation criminal history checks and other assessments as required.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that is representative of everyone in our Rugby League community. We encourage applications from people of all genders and ages First Nations peoples individuals with disabilities LGBTQ individuals and people from multicultural communities. Please help us to understand if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to assist your application.

HOW TO APPLY

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