Participation Coordinator - Sunshine Coast

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

For many children, their first experience of our game comes through AFL Auskick, Superkick, school football and community participation programs. As Participation Coordinator – Sunshine Coast, you will play an important role in growing participation and creating positive experiences that inspire more young people to get involved in football.

Based in Maroochydore, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality participation programs across schools, clubs and community settings, supporting participant growth and helping create strong pathways into local football clubs. Through exceptional program delivery and stakeholder engagement, you will help strengthen football participation across the Sunshine Coast region.

What you’ll own

You will help create safe, engaging and memorable football experiences that encourage lifelong participation in our game.

You’ll add value through:

• Delivering AFL participation programs across schools, before and after school settings, and community clubs
• Driving participation growth through targeted recruitment initiatives across AFL Auskick, Superkick and other football programs
• Building strong relationships with schools to increase the number and reach of participation programs across the region
• Planning and delivering promotional activities, including school assemblies, clinics and community engagement initiatives that support participation targets
• Ensuring programs are delivered consistently, safely and in line with AFL program standards and curriculum
• Implementing strategies that support participant transition and retention from school and introductory programs into local junior football clubs
• Delivering high-quality school football competitions and football development opportunities
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with teachers, schools, clubs and other key stakeholders
• Coordinating AFL player appearances and fan engagement opportunities where applicable
• Supporting junior clubs and Auskick and Superkick centres with participant recruitment, volunteer engagement, coaching support and program promotion
• Contributing to key projects that support football growth and participation outcomes across the region
• Working collaboratively with the broader team to achieve shared goals and deliver great experiences for participants and communities

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Well-developed presentation and facilitation skills in group and community settings
• Experience delivering engaging programs, activities or sporting initiatives
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven customer service and relationship management capability
• Confidence working independently and using initiative to achieve outcomes
• Ability to build connections across schools, clubs and community organisations
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support diverse communities
• A practical, energetic and hands-on approach to program delivery
• Sound judgement and commitment to creating safe, inclusive and positive environments for participants
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required, including evenings and weekends
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the region as required
• Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and ability to satisfy a criminal history record check

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 7 July 2026.