German-born Osieck, 61, was an unexpected choice for the job after the post was linked with a string high profile names including Chile's Marcelo Bielsa and Italy's Marcello Lippi.

But the FFA are convinced he is the right man for the job despite a lacklustre CV compared to other candidates for the job.

Highlights from Osieck's campaign include winning the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup with Canada and the 2007 AFC Champions League with Urawa Red Diamonds.

But despite a much bigger budget at the J.League club, he was unable to get past Branko Culina's salary-capped Sydney FC, drawing at home and away on their way to the trophy.

Osieck was sacked by the J.League side the following season, having only just being recruited for the job that year.

He had a short-lived playing career with FC Mulheim for three years before a move to Canada where he joined Vancouver Whitecaps which he later went on to briefly coach.

He was an assistant to Franz Beckenbauer in the Germany national team between 1987 and 1990, going to the World Cup and winning the trophy with the side.

He returned to club management in the wake of that triumph with spells at Vfl Bochum, Fenerbahce, Urawa and Kocaelispor before taking the helm with Canada for three years.

He had a role as technical director with FIFA before returning to Urawa for their successful Champions League campaign.

Osieck was officially unveiled by the FFA  via videolink from Slovenia to Sydney this afternoon.

But prior to the appointment Socceroos caretaker and FFA technical director Han Berger said they were looking for someone to fit into the Australian mindset more than simply being a top name.

“We’ve talked to a lot of people and we’ve done our homework well,’’ Berger told Fox Sports. “It’s important that we find someone that clicks well with the mentality of the Australian players and fits in with our team, someone who has international experience and has experience in Asia.

“It also has to be someone that has a proven record in working with younger players and rejuvenating a team.

“Someone who has communication skills and mentality to work with Australian players and coached and help move our game to the next level.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be someone high profile, it’s more about someone with these qualities.’’