QAFL and QAFLW Umpire Head Coach
Date: 11 Nov 2026
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Company: Australian Football League
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
Lead the performance, coaching and development of Queensland Field Umpires across the QAFL and QAFLW competitions.
Based in Brisbane and reporting to the State Leagues Manager – QLD, this part-time role will deliver a high-quality umpiring program aligned with the AFL Umpiring Team’s philosophy and direction.
This is a Seasonal Role, which is Part-Time 20 hours per week from February to October and includes evening training sessions and weekend match-day attendance.
What you’ll own
You will lead the coaching and development environment for QAFL and QAFLW Field Umpires, supporting consistent performance and a strong pathway for umpires across Queensland.
You’ll add value through:
- Leading the delivery of a high-quality umpiring program across the QAFL and QAFLW competitions
- Coaching Queensland-based Field Umpires, including attending matches and providing regular performance feedback
- Overseeing the QAFL and QAFLW Umpire training program and developing relevant, engaging coaching content
- Planning, coordinating and delivering training sessions alongside the umpiring coaching group
- Developing coaching vision, drills and education for QAFL and QAFLW Umpires
- Coordinating coaching delivery with Assistant QAFL and QAFLW Umpire Coaches
- Leading the selection and management of umpires across both competitions
- Conducting formal mid-season and post-season reviews for individual umpires and the broader group
- Building strong communication and feedback pathways between umpires, coaches and clubs
- Liaising with the VFL and AFL Umpiring Departments regarding talent identification opportunities
- Working closely with the Competition Manager QAFL and QAFLW on competition-related matters
- Supporting Boundary and Goal Umpire programs where required
What you’ll bring
- Strong knowledge of the AFL landscape, particularly community football in Queensland
- Significant experience within football or another large community-based sporting organisation
- Experience coaching, developing or supporting the performance of umpires or officials
- Strong organisation, planning and coordination capabilities
- Clear and confident communication and interpersonal skills
- The initiative and judgement to lead an effective coaching and development program
- The ability to collaborate with umpires, coaches, clubs and competition stakeholders
- Availability to attend umpire training at Zillmere at least once per week
- Availability to work outside normal business hours, including evening training and weekend match days
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 day
- My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
- Play Well, our health and wellbeing program designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
- My 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 holds a valid employee Working with Children or Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
Ready to play your part?
Applications close 25 November 2026