2027 STATE OF ORIGIN TEAM MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
NSW Touch Football is now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for Team Coaches/Management for their State of Origin Teams (SOO). These positions will cover the 2027 State of Origin Series and Camps leading into the campaign.
SOO represents not only an opportunity for players in the pathway to both State and National representation but also offers the same for coaches and managers.
Applications close 5pm Friday 17th April 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
Please CLICK HERE to read the TEAM NSW STATE OF ORIGIN PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS prior to completing your EOI.
Please see below information pertaining to each of the positions advertised.
TEAM NSW: COACH/ASSISTANT COACH POSITIONS
Criteria for Position
- Knowledge of the standards and behaviour expected of an NSWTF Official and/or Representative Player and acceptance for these standards, or the ability to quickly acquire and apply such knowledge.
- The Coach must demonstrate the ability to work within the NSWTF “Code of Behaviour” guideline.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the “NSW SOO Participant Expectation” Guidelines.
- Knowledge of relevant NSWTF SOO Policies including but not limited to the NSWTF Selection Policy as well as Policy and Procedure re Medical Guidelines and reporting process.
- Possess a minimum active Level Two/Talent Coaching accreditation with a willingness to undertake or work towards an Elite accreditation.
- Be prepared to accept the conditions of the appointment including working within a HP environment and following any and all directions from appointed HP personnel.
- Must possess good oral and written skills.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure whilst achieving objectives.
- Must provide a written plan/outline of team objectives and how they will be achieved.
Statement of Duties
- To Coach the team to which the appointment was made.
- To liaise with the TEAM NSW Head Coach, NSWTF Team Manager, NSWTF Head of HP and staff to ensure implementation of State Policy.
- To arrange team training sessions providing direction and developing strategies.
- To liaise with team management regarding administrative matters.
- To ensure all directions by NSWTF appointed Medical staff are followed.
- To ensure the conduct of the team is beyond reproach.
- Maintain written player profiles and constantly review and monitor player performance and give individual player feedback.
- To maintain and/or increase status as a Coaching Course Presenter.
- Provide the NSWTF Head of HP with regular written reports when required.
TEAM NSW: MANAGER POSITIONS
Criteria for position
- Knowledge of the standards and behaviour expected of an NSWTF Official and/or Representative player and an acceptance of these standards, or ability to acquire quickly and apply such knowledge.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the “NSW SOO Participant Expectation” Guidelines.
- Capacity to manage (ie. through a documented plan, organise, direct and control) as appropriate players, gear and equipment.
- A high degree of initiative and organisational ability.
- Mature judgment and capacity to accept responsibility.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- A minimum active Level One/Foundation Coaching Certificate.
- The ability to work well under pressure whilst still achieving objectives.
Statement of Duties
- Manage the team to which they are appointed.
- Liaise with the Coach re: organising training times and facilities.
- Liaise with the players to ensure that all team members are aware of the training and playing schedules.
- Liaise with officials re: transport arrangements, clothing, gear, equipment, photographs.
- Liaise with NSWTF Office to ensure all financial aspects are met by the Team.
- Coordinate and manage team fundraising activities.
- Become conversant with competition Rules, By-law, Regulations and requirements for paperwork.
- Responsible for issuing players clothing gear and equipment.
- Responsible for security of team valuables while playing.
- Provide for players needs during games.
- Provide facilities for players to obtain after match refreshments.
- PREFERRED: First Aid Certificate (Current).
VACANT POSITIONS:
All SOO Coaching positions.
All SOO Assistant Coaching positions
All SOO team Managers positions.
TO SUBMIT YOUR EOI for a COACHING POSITION CLICK HERE
TO SUBMIT YOUR EOI for a MANAGER’S POSITION CLICK HERE
For more information
Any questions you may have can be directed to NSWTF Coaching Director Tony Trad, General Manager, Dean Russell or Business Operations Manager, Kylie Hearne.
Tony Trad
email- tonytrady@gmail.com.au
mbl – 0402 287 789
Dean Russell
email- dean.russell@nswtouch.com.au
mbl – 0417 242 989
Kylie Hearne
email- kylie.hearne@nswtouch.com.au
mbl – 0447 747 457