Abid Imam

Community Football Manager - Football West

Greater Perth Area

About

Passionate about contributing to the global impact of sport through my diverse industry experience in delivering world class international events, community engagement and strategic development outcomes at all levels. Strong links with my roles held in football, athletics and gymnastics at state, national and international platforms. Most recently in a people leadership role at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. Attended 6 FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games in various capacities. A podcast host, event MC and sports presenter on radio and live streaming. Ongoing career focus is to make a significant contribution to the transformative impact of sport as a positive vehicle for individuals and communities, both locally and globally.

Experience

  • Workforce Manager - Perth/Boorloo at Local Organising Committee AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Pty Ltd
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Football West (Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
    • Community Football Manager
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Club Engagement Lead
      Dec 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Primary responsibility to facilitate the development of vibrant, viable football clubs and associations within Western Australia through the Football West Building Stronger Clubs Program. The Building Stronger Clubs Program aims to assist all football clubs and associations in having stronger governance and provide a better experience for all football participants. In this external facing role, I am regularly engaging and visiting our 250 clubs and Football Associations across WA. This position also supports the engagement in delivering a suite of best practice guides and coordinating training to meet the needs of our clubs and associations.

  • Host at Freo de Janeiro Podcast
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    Freo de Janeiro delivers engaging conversations with a range of must-listen storytellers and public figures from across the world to better understand people, sport and culture. Guests have included Adam Gilchrist, Yelena Isinbaeva, Professor Fiona Wood AM, Craig Foster AM and Mary Harvey.

  • Volunteers & Workforce Manager at FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™
    Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 · 10 mos

  • Gymnastics WA (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
      Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Playing a key role in increasing participation within gymnastics and creating sustainable inclusion and diversity opportunities for Gymnastics WA members and the wider community in Western Australia. We achieve this by delivering a range of community & member engagement projects and events with clubs, schools and inclusive community organisations.

    • Participation & Inclusion Coordinator
      Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos