Education Programs Coordinator (Darwin)

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 for everyone to love and connect with Australia’s game.

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.

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

AFLNT delivers a range of education and leadership programs for youth throughout the Northern Territory. Working closely with schools and the NTG Department of Education and Training, AFLNT education programs are designed to drive positive engagement in school, improved school attendance, enhanced leadership capabilities and personal development. All education programs are leveraged from the powerful connection with AFL throughout the Northern Territory.

AFLNT Education programs combine educational, leadership, physical literacy, and social emotional wellbeing initiatives through student camps and community-based outreach activities. Youth focused programs include the core Make Your Mark program for 10–14-year-olds, pre-employment and training programs, school holiday programs and AFL themed camps to develop AFL talent and pathway opportunities.

This role is responsible for the operational management and delivery of AFLNT Education programs in Darwin and the broader community. This includes the delivery of the outreach programs throughout First Nations communities and Darwin based ‘Make Your Mark’ student camps. Developing close working relationships with schools throughout the NT, you will engage schools in the make Your Mark programs and other AFLNT education activities.

Support the operations of the student camps in Darwin through overseeing camp schedules, engaging third party service providers, ensuring student safety policies are adhered to and managing the overall operations of the camps.  This is an exciting hands-on role where you can have a genuine positive influence on the youth of Northern Territory. You can shape the lives of young people through combining education, leadership, personal development, sport and AFL in a high-performance environment.  

Please note this is a 12-month maximum term contract role.

DAY IN THE LIFE 

• Oversee the planning, operations and delivery of AFLNT’s core Education programs – Make Your Mark
• Support schools throughout First nations communities to embed the Make Your Mark program into their curriculum
• Support the delivery of community-based outreach programs throughout remote and regional communities.
• Support schools with planning, travel and camp logistics at the Darwin-based student camps
• Deliver AFL themed education and leadership modules for students aged 10-14 yrs
• Support school holiday camps, pre-employment programs and AFL themed camps for First Nations Youth
• Complete monitoring and evaluation of student camps and school feedback processes
• Ensuring student safety, wellbeing and cultural safety is always maintained through outreach and in-reach programs
• Intermittent travel to remote and regional communities to deliver the Make Your Mark programs
• Design and develop initiatives to drive student engagement and attendance in school, employment and training

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

• Valid NT Working with Children ‘OCHRE’ card o the ability to secure one
• Valid NT Manual Driver’s license or the ability to secure one
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds through schools or youth programs contexts
• Experience working with First nations communities or in a cross-cultural context where ESL is common
• Ability to manage student camps to ensure safety, compliance and wellbeing is always maintained
• Understanding and experience working with First nations people ad cultures throughout the Northern Territory

OUR CULTURE

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THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• 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 centered 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

Applications Close: 27 February 2026