Garriock was one of two newly appointed directors, alongside businesswoman Catriona Noble, who will serve for the next two years.

The 38-year-old ex Matilda will assume the role while maintaining her position as CEO of Taekwondo Australia, where she has worked for the past year.

Meanwhile, W-League players are set for a pay rise and A-League clubs will be able to have up to three high-profile players outside of the salary cap from next season as part of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement struck between Professional Footballers Australia and the Australian Professional Leagues, announced this week.

The W-League floor, which is the lowest amount a club can pay to its squad, will rise by 32 per cent over the next five years.

Last season's floor of $294,000 will grow to $315,000 next season, with the final figure to settle at $390,000 by the end of the five-year deal.

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The W-League cap will be $450,000 next season, with the ceiling to be reviewed annually.

The A-League floor, which was originally set at around $2 million last season before the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic hit, will rise to $2.25 million next season.

The salary cap will be $2.5 million next season, and will rise $50,000 each campaign for the next two seasons after that.

"When APL took control of the leagues, we promised it would herald a new era of investment and this agreement shows the progress that has already been made," APL managing director Danny Townsend said.

"This is a clear example of what can be achieved when we work together with a common vision to realise the potential of Australian football."