Participation Coordinator - Greater Sydney

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. 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

Play a key role in growing Australian Football across Greater Sydney by delivering high-quality participation programs and creating positive first experiences for players and communities.

As Participation Coordinator – Greater Sydney, you’ll support the delivery of AFL programs across schools, clubs and community settings, helping drive participation growth and engagement. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard, while contributing to broader team outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

What you’ll own

You’ll support the delivery and growth of participation programs that are engaging, accessible and aligned to AFL standards.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting junior clubs and Auskick and Superkick centres to strengthen recruitment, volunteer engagement and local delivery
• Delivering AFL programs across schools and community settings, including curriculum-linked and after-school programs
• Driving program bookings and participation growth through proactive engagement and planning
• Delivering promotional activities, including school assemblies and community engagement initiatives
• Ensuring all programs are delivered in line with curriculum and safety standards, creating positive participant experiences
• Building and maintaining relationships with schools, teachers and key stakeholders
• Supporting AFL player appearances and fan engagement activities
• Contributing to broader team priorities and initiatives that support participation growth

What you’ll bring

• Experience delivering programs or activities involving children and young people
• Strong communication and presentation skills across a range of audiences
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Sound organisational and administrative capability with attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure
• Experience engaging with stakeholders such as schools, clubs or community groups
• A practical approach to problem-solving and program delivery
• Understanding of community sport or participation environments (desirable)

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 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.

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 15 May 2026