Community Football - Canberra, Australia - The AFL

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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.


We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.


ABOUT THE ROLE
Oversee the management, development and growth/sustainability of community football competitions in selected geography. Importantly, this role will be key senior team member of a 'HUB' team environment executing our Community Football Competitions.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

_Key Accountabilities:
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  • Plan, coordinate and deliver allocated competitions or Leagues; including Home & Away and League finals series, to deliver a highquality experience for participants, officials, umpires and volunteers
  • Manage relationships with League and Club presidents and other key stakeholders including any relevant Boards, CMC, etc.
  • Provide support and direction to competitions / Leagues with respect to competition structures, competitive balance mechanisms and club sustainability programs
  • Work with the new AFL Game Development engagement team to provide education and support to regions to deliver localised league and club support including providing resources and implementing best practice solutions to ensure a viable and sustainable Community Club network
  • Administer League rules and update any bylaw changes in the context of national framework / guidelines
  • Manage budgets and maintain financial accounts including invoices and payments and prepare financial reports
  • 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:
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  • Strong stakeholder management, and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail, process oriented
  • Passion for community football
  • Operational and administrative management experience
  • Knowledge of the AFL landscape or other relevant sporting code particularly in NSW/ACT at a community level
  • Due to the nature of the sporting industry must be willing to work outside normal business hours from time to time such as evenings and weekends

OUR CULTURE

  • We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit _

THE PERKS
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Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
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My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
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Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
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My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
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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

  • COVID19_
  • We care deeply for our people at the AFL with our primary focus being to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all. We strongly encourage and support all AFL team members to be vaccinated (including by receiving booster doses as recommended by the Relevant Authority and/or ATAGI). I_
- n addition, we're committed to utilising other preventative health and safety measures as appropriate and/or as directed by Relevant Authorities to reduce the risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19 in our workplaces._

**Applications Close: 28 February 2023
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