Club Development Officer

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

The role of the Club Development Officer is to assist volunteers (committees and boards) across all AFL Victoria affiliated community clubs in AFL Western District local government areas.

The Club Development Officer will work with clubs, leagues, and association volunteers from AFL Victoria affiliated competitions to drive capacity building of volunteerism and assist them in performing key duties whilst building self-sufficiency in clubs and associations.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and deliver support initiatives that promote good governance in clubs whilst minimising volunteer strain
• Promote and drive self-sufficiency and capacity in clubs and associations by promoting resources such as “AFL Club Help”
• Engage volunteers with education and compliance programs by coordinating seminars and workshops (programs may include Safeguarding Children, Concussion, Social Media usage, Respect and Responsibility, Racial Vilification and Inclusion and Cultural Awareness programs)
• Increase awareness and applications of AFL Victoria’s various grant opportunities, including the Telstra Footy Country Grants
• Drive clubs in identifying and registering a club volunteer coordinator in PlayHQ
• Create reward and recognition opportunities for volunteerism
• Work collaboratively with AFL Victoria, associations and leagues to:
  • Identify and drive best practice support for volunteers
  • Attend, and participant in, club development workshops in East Gippsland and Wellington
• Work collaboratively with relevant regions to:
  • Manage the administrative tasks associated with the delivery of regional programs and workshops, i.e., coaching accreditation, governance, strategic planning, mental health, etc.
  • Assist clubs and associations with volunteer recruitment and retention

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Understanding of the volunteer capacities of community clubs
• Knowledge and understanding of community football  
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with high level of stakeholder management skills in particular negotiation
• Ability to build strong working relationships – internal and external
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised whilst a member of a team
• Current Driver's Licence
• Proficiency in use of computers, document presentation and of Microsoft applications

Desirable:

• Experience in volunteering in a community football environment

OUR CULTURE

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

Applications Close: 30 January 2026