Participation Coordinator

Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game.

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football.

Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

The opportunity

Help more people discover, enjoy and stay connected to Australian football across the North East Border Region, including Alpine, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Benalla and Moira.

This role is a 12-month maximum-term contract covering a period of parental leave.

Reporting to the Participation Lead – Northern Country, the Participation Coordinator will help attract, transition and retain participants across AFL Auskick, Superkick, Community Football, Nines and School Football.

You will coordinate quality programmes, strengthen relationships across schools and community football, and support participation growth in established, new and emerging markets.

What You’ll Own

You will help create quality football experiences and stronger pathways for participants across the region.

You’ll Add Value Through

Coordinating the delivery of AFL Auskick and Superkick programmes, with a focus on programme quality and participation growthSupporting the recruitment of Auskick and Superkick coordinatorsBuilding productive relationships with teachers, schools and programme stakeholders to grow the School Ambassador networkSupporting the training and education of casual staff delivering AFL programmesBooking, coordinating and delivering school programmes that increase participation across key football formatsStrengthening School Football pathways and helping more participants progress into football opportunitiesDelivering programmes that support the transition and retention of community football participantsSupporting participation among transitioning Auskickers, female participants, multicultural communities and people with disabilityIdentifying opportunities to grow the game in new and emerging marketsCoordinating player appearances with programme activity to support participant growth and retentionContributing to priority projects and supporting the success of the broader teamManaging relationships with AFL Victoria, programme coordinators, School Ambassadors, AFL clubs, community groups, leagues and clubs

What You’ll Bring

One to two years’ experience in a similar role or fieldStrong administration skills, including experience using Microsoft softwareThe ability to establish priorities, manage competing tasks and deliver agreed objectivesWell-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skillsThe ability to contribute diverse thinking and practical ideasA strong customer service focus and the ability to build constructive relationshipsThe ability to negotiate, mediate and work through competing interestsExperience working towards and achieving targetsThe capability to adapt to and support changeKnowledge of AFL Victoria development programmes and their impact on the sports industryA degree in Sports Management, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience, is desirableA collaborative and accountable approach, with the drive to contribute to shared outcomes

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters.

This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect.

We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What You Can Look Forward To

Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every dayMy Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your gamePlay Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplaceMy Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you’re a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 9 September 2026