People Programs & Engagement Coordinator

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

The People Program & Engagement Coordinator plays a critical role in bringing the AFL’s people development, talent and engagement initiatives to life.

As part of the AFL People Team, you will coordinate the delivery of learning, leadership, talent, wellbeing and engagement programs and events across the AFL and broader industry.

Working closely with internal teams, clubs, venues, suppliers and external program partners, you will help create seamless, engaging and meaningful experiences for participants while supporting delivery of the AFL People Plan.

What you’ll own

You will be the engine room behind a broad portfolio of people programs and events, balancing planning, logistics, communication and stakeholder coordination across multiple initiatives.

You’ll add value through:

• Coordinating the end-to-end delivery of AFL and industry talent, development, wellbeing and engagement programs.
• Supporting organisation-wide capability initiatives, including leadership development, AI and other strategic workforce programs.
• Managing program and event logistics, including scheduling, venue bookings, room set-up, catering, resources, registrations and participant communications.
• Preparing program materials, event briefs, workbooks, presentations, participant resources, evaluations and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate program records, attendance data, databases and related administration.
• Coordinating online learning activities, webinars, virtual development experiences, workshops, forums and conferences.
• Liaising with venues, suppliers, facilitators and external program partners to support seamless delivery.
• Managing invoices, purchase orders and program-related budget administration.
• Supporting AFL induction and onboarding programs, including speaker coordination, briefing notes, resources, schedules and participant communications.
• Supporting People Team engagement initiatives, campaigns, communications, webinars, recognition and reward programs.
• Creating, publishing and maintaining People Team content across internal and employee communication channels, including email, intranet, employee social network and LinkedIn.
• Supporting coordination of AFL Grad Program recruitment activities, assessment centres, onboarding, immersion and development activities.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, events or learning experiences in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and coordination capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Sound project and event management skills, with a focus on seamless delivery from planning through to execution.
• Strong stakeholder management capability, including confidence working with internal teams, clubs, participants, suppliers, venues and external partners.
• High attention to detail, with the judgement to anticipate issues, solve problems early and deliver quality outcomes.
• A participant-focused approach to creating positive, engaging and impactful learning and event experiences.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience creating and coordinating content for different audiences and channels.
• Confidence supporting workshops, events and learning experiences both behind the scenes and in the room.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to contribute across a broad range of People Team initiatives.
• Strong technology and digital literacy, including confidence using Microsoft 365, email marketing platforms, online event tools and learning platforms.
• Curiosity and aptitude for AI-enabled ways of working, with a focus on improving efficiency, effectiveness and participant experience.

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?

We may review applications for this role as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.