Queensland's New Referee Journey
As part of Football Queensland’s 10-point Referee Plan, a new referee framework has been implemented to transform refereeing.
Designed to remove barriers this new structure is a fast, simple and flexible pathway for match officials to start at their club and when ready, progress into the FQ referee ecosystem.
How do I get started?
Referees under 18 years of age complete a 30-minute online module to get started as a Club Referee OR
complete a Junior Football Match Official Course to become an FQ Referee.
Who do I sign up with?
Referees under 18 years of age can sign up with their club OR
fast-track their journey and sign up as an FQ Referee.
Who appoints me to matches?
Referees under 18 years of age are appointed to matches by their club OR
if you become an FQ Referee, FQ will appoint you to matches.
How do I get started?
Current Club Referees and individuals just starting their referee journey, and are aged 18 and older, must complete a Junior Football Match Official course to become an FQ Referee.
Who do I sign up with?
Whether you're a current Club Referee or just starting your referee journey, if you're 18 or older you need to sign up as an FQ Referee.
Who appoints me to matches?
As an FQ Referee, Football Queensland will appoint you to matches.
fq referee pathway
The Football Queensland Referee Pathway provides match officials in Queensland with the opportunity to progress from grassroots to professional officiating.
Queensland has a long and proud history of producing some of Australia’s best referees. Members of Queensland’s football community have officiated at the top level, both domestically and internationally, including in the Isuzu Ute A-League and Liberty A-League, AFC Champions League, AFC Asian Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA World Cup.
Whether you want to referee at the local level, remain active in the game following injury or retirement, or make a career out of refereeing, Football Queensland is dedicated to making your journey as rewarding as possible.
Officiating the world game
Looking for a new challenge within football? Or just looking for a way to earn some extra cash while staying involved in football? Refereeing is a great way to stay active and involved in the world game.
Queensland has a long and proud history of producing some of Australia’s best referees. Members of Queensland’s football community have officiated at the top level, both domestically and internationally, including in the Isuzu Ute A-League and Liberty A-League, AFC Champions League, AFC Asian Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA World Cup.
Whether you want to referee at the local level, remain active in the game following injury or retirement, or make a career out of refereeing, Football Queensland is dedicated to making your journey as rewarding as possible.
Become a referee - Key Steps
Love football? Join us for a FREE three-day football experience at Meakin Park, Slacks Creek, this September school holidays.
Designed for young people from multicultural communities, primarily aged 14-18, this program offers the opportunity to play, coach or referee, gain new skills, meet new people and discover pathways within the game.
We`re excited to welcome back former Premier League referee and Football Australia`s Head of Referees, Jon Moss, to the Queensland Football Convention this October.
This year, Jon will focus on one of the most crucial working relationships in the game — referees and coaches, exploring how better communication, mutual respect and collaboration can create a more positive environment for everyone. He`ll also share his insights into the future of refereeing in Australia and the role coaches and clubs can play in supporting officials.
Head to our website to get your tickets now.
National recognition for Townsville referee Brooklin Robinson 🏆
Brooklin Robinson travelled to Sydney recently to attend the Football Australia Referee Pre-Season Seminar and collect the award for Community Futsal Referee of the Year at the inaugural Football Australia Referee Awards.
A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition for Brooklin`s contribution to futsal and refereeing in Queensland.
Congratulations, Brooklin! 👏
Two legends announced. And there’s plenty more to come. 👀
We`ve welcomed Mark Bosnich and Robbie Kruse to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention — two Socceroos who experienced the game at the very highest level.
We’re taking it up another level next week:
🏅 One of Australia`s biggest sporting names
🎤 Our keynote speaker
🟥 A former Premier League referee
🎫 Last chance to get your early bird tickets, head to our website now.
Queensland match officials selected for Hahn @australiacup Quarter Final duties 💼
Queensland`s referee pathway continues to produce officials ready to perform on the national stage, with Lara Lee and Tom Fell appointed for upcoming Hahn Australia Cup Quarter Final fixtures.
Congratulations to both referees on this well-deserved achievement, and all the best in the Quarter Finals!
