Umpiring Education and Support Lead

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.

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

The Umpire Education and Support Lead will be responsible for executing existing plans that ultimately

support the development of community umpires and umpire associations.

The role will work closely with the Umpire Recruitment and Retention Lead and key National and State

umpiring stakeholders to assist in the delivery of key umpire specific tasks as set out within the AFL Victoria Action Plan.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish and maintain quality stakeholder relationships to ensure that Regions, Metropolitan
• Leagues and Umpire Associations are well placed to meet / exceed umpire education targets,
• respective Umpire Plans and improved training and match day experience for all
• Prompt response to coaching / development queries from Umpire Associations, Leagues and
• Regions with respect to the Laws of Australian Football, OfficialsHQ, Hudl, SportsGauge and more
• Provide educational resources and support to the 27 x Victorian Umpire Associations (in collaboration with the 10 Metropolitan Leagues and 10 Victorian Regions), through conferences,
• workshops, meeting attendance and (where required) in-person visitations
• Regular reporting on key success metrics for Victorian umpiring
• Assist with the logistics of the V/Line Cup umpire talent program
• Assist with the management of the Umpire Coach Development Program
• Other tasks as directed by AFL Victoria Leadership

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and
• negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in the administration of community sport
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Ability to build and develop relationships
• Use of data to inform decision making

Desirable:

• Experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge of community football rules, regulations and policies
• An understanding of Victorian community football structure and environment

Child Safety Standards

The AFL has a commitment to ensure we provide professional, safe and enjoyable environments to children and young people who participate in our game.

The executive and management of our organisation are responsible for undertaking recruitment and

ensuring that our process’s and systems are robust and thorough, as well as being communicated and

understood internally. Our recruitment process is a 5-step process and includes meeting and engaging with a variety of key people from across the organisation as well as completing thorough verification checks.

As part of our comprehensive recruitment process, we ensure that all safety and legislative checks such as working with children checks, Criminal background checks, employment and personal reference checks are completed to ensure anyone working for the AFL is fit for the role they are employed in, prior to commencing employment.

The AFL takes the safety of children and young people very seriously and reviews all process and procedures in line with current state and federal legislation.

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

Applications Close: 12 March 2025