JARED MAXWELL

A highly experienced and results-driven leader with a proven track record of success as the NRL General Manager of Elite Officiating. Skilled in fostering team harmony, driving performance improvement, and aligning strategic goals with organizational objectives. Adept at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and delivering fan-focused, commercially successful outcomes.

Managed and operated a highly technical decision-making review room, enhancing state-of-the-art technology to improve decision-making in real time.

Incorporating high levels of data-driven performance metrics and processes that aid very high levels of accuracy.

Focusing on a teamwork environment through precise communication, technology performance, and accuracy of decisions.

Developed a competitive officiating environment for developing NRL match officials while developing a clear coaching philosophy that aligned with the beliefs of the NRL and the expectations of match officials at a lower level.

A seasoned and dynamic Match Official with over 18 years of experience officiating at the highest levels of rugby league, including NRL First Grade, State of Origin, and international Test Matches. Recognized for exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking, with a proven ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver fair, fast-paced, and issue-free games.

Highly motivated match official with the ambition to perform at the highest possible standard, to set, achieve, and exceed personal and professional goals. Evidence of this includes: * Within four weeks of being appointed, the NRL Touch Judge debuted as a First Grade Referee. * Controlled over 275 First Grade games. * Test Match Referee. * State of Origin Referee. * Used initiative to perform a weekly NRL game review process in pursuit of ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Implement goals using a SWOT analysis to gain the upper hand during the Match Day review of performance.
Communication Skills: A reputation for facilitating fast, issue-free games based on clear, unambiguous communication with players on all matters. Regularly sought after by other match officials for advice on how to communicate more effectively and clearly.
* Reduced confrontation on the field with players as a result of effective communication. * Skillful application of gestures, both facial and body, successfully supports clear messages and diffuses potentially confrontational situations.
Leadership and Development Skills: * Elected member of the NRL Match Officials Leadership Group. * Regularly take the initiative to contribute to the development of NRL officials, with a particular focus on my role within the New South Wales Rugby League Junior Representative Squad as Technical Referees Director. Commit spare time to motivate young officials in their skill and performance development, and regularly receive feedback from these officials about the positive impact of this contribution.
Advanced Management Skills * Budget Management * Motivation and Team Building Strengths Vision and Strategy * Tangible contribution to the future of the game by creating a pathway for district referee development that ensures a pipeline of highly developed, quality referees who can officiate the game at all levels. Identified an aging development structure that did not satisfy the requirements of the modern game, and did not allow for growth and development.

• Developed from a trade printing apprenticeship to head of Estimating and the Board of Directors.
• Record time for a apprentice to reach trade level through a high work ethic and motivation to succeed