Participation Coordinator - Southern Tasmania
Date: 18 Sept 2026
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, AU
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
Help grow football participation across Southern Tasmania and create more opportunities for children, young people and families to connect with the game.
Based in Hobart, the Participation Coordinator will deliver and develop football programmes across schools, clubs and community settings.
You will build trusted local relationships, support volunteers and create safe, inclusive and enjoyable experiences that help participants begin and continue their involvement in football.
What you’ll own
You will bring participation opportunities to life across southern Tasmania, strengthening local programmes and pathways in partnership with schools, clubs, volunteers and community stakeholders.
You’ll add value through:
- Delivering and growing NAB AFL Auskick and Superkick programmes across the region
- Building clear pathways that help children and families move from introductory programmes into local clubs and competitions
- Developing strong working relationships with schools, clubs, teachers, volunteers, associations and community organisations
- Collaborating with the STJFL, SFL and other football stakeholders to strengthen participation outcomes
- Recruiting, supporting and developing Auskick and Superkick Coordinators and other community volunteers
- Training and supporting casual staff to deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality football programmes
- Developing and implementing local participation plans that respond to community needs and growth opportunities
- Supporting participation growth among girls, multicultural communities and people with disability
- Coordinating and contributing to school football, AFL Nines, community football activities and other AFL Tasmania programmes and events
- Supporting AFLW and VFLW match-day participation initiatives, including occasional evening and weekend work
What you’ll bring
- Experience working with children and young people in sport, education, recreation, community development, events, youth engagement or a related environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building capability, with the ability to work effectively with schools, clubs, volunteers and community stakeholders
- Initiative and sound judgement, with the ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team
- Strong organisation and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a field-based role
- A qualification in Sport Management, Recreation, Education, Coaching or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- Competence using Microsoft Office products and the ability to use technology effectively in day-to-day work
- A current Tasmanian Driver Licence
- A valid Employee Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and positive experiences for children, young people, families and communities
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 programme 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
- AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
- 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members
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 2 October 2026