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Liam Bentley is a seasoned sports professional with extensive experience in football management, marketing, and event planning. He has held various roles in Football Federation Victoria and Northern NSW Football, overseeing competitions, teams, and administration. Liam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Aviation from Victoria University.

Experience

    • Australia
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager Football Operations
      • Mar 2019 - Present

    • Senior Officer - Premier Competitions
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

      Management of the premier competitions in Northern NSW: National Premier Leagues, New FM Northern League One & Herald Women’s Premier League.

  • Retail Zoo
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Maintenance
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Undertook a short term role in the Design & Development team. The role mainly focused on maintenance of store builds and equipment of Boost juice stores as well as a number of Cibo & Salsas stores. Compiled data from various forms into one database to provide real time reporting of maintenance issues across the network.Also designed store report apps, and accompanying reports, using the go canvas platform to be used in all onsite interactions including new build handovers.

    • Australia
    • Spectator Sports
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Head Of Competitions
      • Nov 2016 - May 2017

      As head of both community football and National Premier Leagues Competitions across Victoria, I was responsible for a team of 8 staff and the management of over 39,000 football fixtures throughout Victoria.In a rapidly changing environment, managing change was an essential part of the role. Change in Board and Management and the effect this has on staff, as well as change in program delivery.Consultation and collaboration with all stakeholders, from club volunteers through to various levels of government, was an essential part of the role and helped build relationships and assist in the transitions.

    • Head of National Premier Leagues & Women's Premier League
      • Feb 2014 - Nov 2016

      Overall management of the National Premier Leagues(NPL) competitions in Victoria. First year implementation of a new top flight competition in Victoria which aims to raise the bar not only on the field but to build sustainable clubs off the field. Responsible for overseeing the transition between Women's Premier League into the Women's National Premier League Structure. Taken a leading role within the organisation with the implementation of the FFA Cup in its inaugural year.

    • General Manager, Football Operations (Interim)
      • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

    • Interim Football Manager
      • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

      Managing the football operations at Football Federation Vicotoria. This encompasses the Competitions Team as per my previous role, Refereeing Team, Tribunal & Discipline Team and Player Registration (MyFootballClub) Team. This role focuses on the managment of all of the football operations area, around the structrue of the sport and maintainence and interpretation of Rules & Regulations.

    • Competitions Manager
      • Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

      Management and creation of over 25,000 football fixtures accross the state of Victoria from Victorian Premier League to under 8's and Futsal. Managing a team of 7 Full time and 2 part time staff looking after every issue you could think of to do with Competition Management, and some you couldnt!

    • Melbourne Victory W-League Team Manager
      • Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

      Team Manager for the Melbourne Victory Westfield W-League team for one season along side my full time role. Responsible for all travel and accommodation and managing all off field requirements on home and away matches.

    • Talented Player Programs Coordinator
      • Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

      Responsible for the administration of Victorian State Squads including training, travel and communication. Including time as National Training Centre Team Manager during the Victorian Premier League season and W-League Team Manager

    • Competitions Coordinator
      • Jun 2007 - Mar 2010

    • Co-Host
      • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

      Victorian Football Podcast

Education

  • 2003 - 2006
    Victoria University
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science & Aviation
  • 1996 - 2002
    St Joseph's Academy, Kilmarnock

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