Game Development Officer - VIC

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Date: 19 Dec 2025

Location: Shepparton, Victoria, AU

Company: Australian Football League

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:

 

We proudly support diversity and inclusion across our workforce and the communities we serve. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as part of our commitment to growing and supporting women’s and girls’ participation across all levels of the game. We also welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from people of all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

 

Ready to bring the excitement of footy to life?  

We’re looking for passionate, community-minded people across all metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria to join our team as Game Development Officers. 

 

Whether you’ve played Aussie Rules, rugby league, soccer, netball, cricket, or you have no prior sporting experience – your experience is valuable with us. You don’t need to know AFL; you just need a love for sport, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping kids stay active and connected through team sport. 

 

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

 

As a Game Development Officer, you’ll be the heartbeat of the AFL in the community, creating unforgettable experiences that connect members of the community to the game. You’ll: 

 

  • Deliver the Game: Run dynamic Auskick, Superkick, AFL Nines, school clinics, and School Holiday Programs that spark a lifelong love of footy across schools and local communities. 

  • Halftime Experiences: Bring the excitement to AFLM and AFLW matchdays by delivering Auskick and Superkick halftime programs, creating memorable moments for participants on the biggest stage. 

  • Build Community Connections: Create clear and welcoming pathways into junior and senior clubs, strengthening community ties and fostering a sense of belonging through the game. 

  • Champion Inclusion: Support and deliver inclusive football opportunities, including working alongside participants and stakeholders within the Blind and Wheelchair Football Leagues, ensuring footy is accessible to everyone. 

  • Women and Girls Growth: Actively support the growth of women’s and girls’ football across all programs, schools, clubs, and community initiatives. 

  • Promote Our Game: Engage schools and communities through promotional activities such as Kick to Kicks, school assemblies, and come-and-play sessions that showcase the fun and inclusivity of AFL. 

  • Plenty More Fun: Support AFL club-based activations, champion inclusion and diversity initiatives, and assist with other duties that contribute to growing the game 

 

 

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

 

  • Experience working with Children.  
  • Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised and in a team environment. 
  • Well-developed verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills. 
  • Confidence and ability to deliver engaging and positive outcomes with a range of AFL programs. 
  • A willingness to work outside normal business hours such as evenings and weekends.  
  • Current Victorian Driver License with access to a motor vehicle. 
  • Satisfactory Employee Victorian Working with Children Check  

 

Desired:

  • Tertiary qualifications or currently studying Sports Management, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Recreation, Education or equivalent depth of experience.
  • Established ability to bring together and coordinate a diverse range of stakeholders.

 

 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

 

  • Flexible Work That Fits Your Life: Casual shifts with hours that vary week to week, from short two-hour sessions to longer stints during peak periods. 
  • Variety in Your Week: Get involved across a range of programs delivered during school hours, before and after school, on weekends, and throughout school holiday periods. 
  • Meaningful, Hands-On Impact: Make a real difference by connecting kids, families, and communities to the game. 
  • Be Part of the Action: Deliver programs, support AFLM and AFLW matchday experiences, and work directly in the community. 
  • Purpose-Driven Environment: Champion inclusion, diversity, and the growth of women’s and girls’ football. 

 

 

OUR CULTURE:

 

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

 

 

 

Applications Close: 1 March 2026