Barkly Football & Collingwood FC NGA Lead
Date: 27 May 2026
Location: Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, AU
Company: Australian Football League
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 andplays 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 Barkly Football & Collingwood FC NGA Lead plays an important role in supporting football across the Barkly region, helping strengthen competitions, pathways, participation and community connection.
This role is responsible for the administration of the Barkly Football League, across senior and junior competitions, while also supporting game development outcomes in the region.
You will also coordinate local activations for the Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy, helping young people access opportunities to participate, develop and connect through football.
What you’ll own
You’ll help deliver organised, safe and engaging football experiences across the Barkly region, working closely with clubs, volunteers, schools, community stakeholders and AFLNT teams.
You’ll add value through:
- Preparing and managing Barkly Football League match day operations
- Developing and delivering participation plans for the Barkly region
- Supporting the development of junior and youth football pathways
- Administering competitions in line with the National Policies Handbook and Barkly Football League By-Laws
- Building strong relationships with AFLNT, league and club presidents, volunteers, committees and other key stakeholders
- Driving umpire recruitment and retention across the region
- Coordinating match day staff duties and rosters
- Supporting consistent competition operations across the Northern Territory
- Assisting with information for media activity relating to the region and competition
- Supporting the delivery of Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy activities in the Barkly region
- Helping identify local talent and connect players with academy programmes and opportunities
- Working with schools, game development and remote teams to support sustainable participation, clubs, competitions and communities
What you’ll bring
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with volunteers, committees and community stakeholders
- Strong organisation, planning and coordination skills
- The ability to build trusted relationships across clubs, schools, communities and football stakeholders
- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- The ability to stay effective and adaptable when priorities, tasks or responsibilities change
- Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively without close supervision
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
- A valid Working with Children Check
- A current Northern Territory Driver Licence
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.