Competition Manager - North West (NWFL)
Date: 14 Aug 2026
Location: Ulverstone, Tasmania, 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 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
Football is more than a game in North West Tasmania. It brings communities together, creates lifelong connections and gives people of all ages the chance to belong.
As Competition Manager – NWFL, you will lead the administration, operation and ongoing delivery of the North West Football League senior competitions.
Based in Ulverstone and reporting to the Regional Manager – North West, you will work closely with clubs, volunteers, league officials, umpires, AFL Tasmania staff and community stakeholders to deliver a well-run, welcoming and sustainable competition.
This is an opportunity to be at the centre of community football, supporting the people and systems that help clubs, competitions and local football communities thrive.
What you’ll own
You will play a key role in delivering the NWFL competition professionally, efficiently and in line with AFL and AFL Tasmania standards.
You’ll add value through:
- Leading the management and delivery of NWFL senior competitions, including fixtures, registrations, player transfers, results, match-day requirements, finals and competition compliance.
- Planning, coordinating and administering competitions in line with league rules, regulations and agreed standards.
- Coordinating tribunal operations, communications and associated administration.
- Managing competition resources, including footballs, equipment, apparel and match-day materials.
- Building strong working relationships with clubs, volunteers, league officials, umpires, local ground authorities and community partners.
- Supporting clubs with governance, administration and operational best practice.
- Providing education, resources and practical support that helps clubs strengthen capability and long-term sustainability.
- Supporting the implementation of key AFL and AFL Tasmania policies and frameworks, including the National Community Football Policy Handbook, Child Safeguarding standards, the Player Points System, PlayHQ and the AFL Tasmania Club Sustainability Model.
- Working with AFL Tasmania’s Participation team to help attract and retain players, coaches, umpires and volunteers.
- Assisting with NWFL promotion, communications and sponsorship activation.
- Managing competitions within approved budgets and supporting league financial records, reporting, club invoicing and payments.
- Providing administrative and operational support to other North West affiliated leagues and clubs where required.
What you’ll bring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management capability, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clubs, volunteers, administrators and community partners.
- Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
- The ability to coordinate activity across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Sound judgement, initiative and a solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Confidence using technology and digital systems.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contribute ideas and take ownership of agreed outcomes.
- Experience in competition management, sports administration or community sport governance.
- Understanding of Australian Rules Football competitions, regulations and operational practices, or the ability to quickly learn and apply competition requirements.
- Experience using PlayHQ or a similar competition management system.
- Experience working with sporting clubs, volunteers or community organisations.
- A commitment to safe, inclusive and well-governed community sport environments.
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 9 September 2026