The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.
As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.
Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.
The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.
ABOUT US
As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
The AFL is an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believes that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone! We are also very proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women, click here to view our benefits.
We are also 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our goal at the AFL is to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities. The Women and Girls Participation Lead is an integral role in ensuring that our participation offerings and experiences are inclusive and accessible for females.
The Women and Girls Participation Lead will provide strategic support to key national and state participation staff, to ensure we are continuing to grow the number of women and girls playing in our core participation programs.
This is a 3-year maximum term role. The location for this role is flexible across our AFL offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Tasmania and Northern Territory.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The AFL’s priority is the health and safety of all our team members. Our established COVID-19 Vaccination Policy details the requirement for the successful applicant of this position to supply evidence of second dose vaccination.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Key Accountabilities:
- Drive and monitor the delivery of the AFL Womens and Girls Game Development Action plan for participation, in particular Schools and Auskick
- Work closely with the National Women and Girls Community Football Manager to ensure participation outcomes align to priority areas of work based on the Women's Football Vision
- Support and collaborate with key national program leaders to ensure respective participation program strategies are facilitating growth
- Support and collaborate with state participation leaders to ensure delivery is facilitating growth
- Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role.
- Support and contribute to the success of the broader team.
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies:
- Experience in developing and implementing strategy
- Understanding of community football/participation programs or similar in sport
- Well-developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation skills
- Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised
- Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and relationship management across a geographically diverse team
- Ability to innovate, challenge convention and manage change
OUR CULTURE
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THE PERKS
- Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life, with hybrid office/ home arrangements
- My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centred around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
- My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!
Applications Close: 31 July 2022
