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Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is a member organisation of Touch Football Australia and forms part of the strategic alliance with the National Rugby League. The sport is one of Queensland’s most popular participation sports, with over 135,000 participating annually across Queensland in Association and Schools competitions, from Thursday Island and Weipa to Rockhampton, Brisbane and Bilambil.

QTF governs six regions and 75 affiliated associations across the state and is responsible for the leadership and management of competitions, representative pathways, events, game development and participation.

Our vision is to Unite, Inspire and Grow. Unite our community, to Inspire greatness in everyone who touches our sport and to Grow our game from grassroots, social and elite levels.

Our Values are Forward Thinking | Stronger Together | Leading with Humility | Passionately Proud|  Fostering Fun.

Eligibility and the right to work in Australia
Employment with QTF requires you to have Australian citizenship or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand or to have a valid visa that provides work rights.

The following position(s) are currently available:

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Pathway and Programs Manager, South Qld (Full-Time)

Status: Applications Open

Location: Gold Coast

Close: Sunday 11 January 2026.

The Pathway and Programs Manager, South Qld is responsible for the management and administration South Queensland & Border Districts Touch Association (SQBD) and its associated activities, regional representative pathway, programs and events, communications, member support, and coordination of education and training.

Working closely with the QTF Management and staff; SQBD Board and Technical Committees, you will be responsible for the administration function of the SQBD Association, Board and Committees; for the coordination of Sharks representative pathways, teams and tours, and regional program and event delivery, in line with QTF pathways.

You will be pivotal in supporting affiliates and managed competitions to deliver best practice administration and governance, providing quality experiences to support competitions and representative pathways, whilst identifying and developing business growth opportunities with partners, local government, association and schools. You will also identify and lodge grant applications for the region and support affiliates with grant application.

Key Objectives

1. Provide operational support, assistance and advice to Affiliates and Managed Competitions; administrative support to the SQBD Board and Technical Committees, and coordinate delivery of education and training.

2. Manage all Sharks representative team logistics including transport, accommodation, equipment management, compliance and player and volunteer support management.

3. Manage and delivery of regional programs and events for Affiliates and Schools;

4. Manage communications strategy, including social media, website and database management.

5. Financial management of the region; with the assistance the QTF Finance Team.

More detailed information on position, responsibilities, key selection criteria view attached Position Description.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit the following, as PDF documents:

Written letter of application addressing Key Selection Criteria and your experience relating to each; &

• Your current CV/Resume.
• Application letter and CV

Submitted to: vacancies@qldtouch.com.au.

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Events Coordinator, North Queensland (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Status: Applications Open

Location: Townsville

This role will focus on leading the delivery of regional events in North Queensland and will be an integral member of the wider QTF Events Team supporting the delivery of events across Queensland

The Events Coordinator will also work closely with the QTF Operations Manager, North Queensland, to support competition administration, including competition entry processes, registration & management, assisting in draw creation & reviewing, and working alongside key internal stakeholders on referee, education & competitions specific requirements.

More detailed information on position, responsibilities, key selection criteria view attached Position Description.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit the following, as PDF documents:

Written letter of application addressing Key Selection Criteria and your experience relating to each; &

• Your current CV/Resume.
• Application letter and CV

Submitted to: vacancies@qldtouch.com.au.

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QTF Field Officer (First Try – Sporting Schools)

Status: Applications Open
Location: Brisbane | Gold Coast | Toowoomba | Sunshine Coast | Central Queensland | North Queensland

Are you interested in teaching the next generation of touch football stars? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about touch football? Do you enjoy coaching children?  QTF Field Officer positions are ideal for university students and people with availability before, during and after school.

Click here to find out more and how to apply.