Umpiring Coordinator - Competition & Pathways (QLD)

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. 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

As Umpiring Coordinator – Competition & Pathways, you will help strengthen and grow grassroots umpiring while supporting the delivery of competitions and pathway programs across Queensland. This role plays an important part in creating positive experiences for umpires, clubs, schools and communities, while helping develop the next generation of officiating talent.

Based in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, the role combines operational delivery with proactive initiatives that support recruitment, development and retention across community, schools, talent, diversity, inclusion and Nines competitions. You will work closely with Umpires, Umpire Coaches and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality match day environments and pathway experiences.

What you’ll own

You will help deliver quality umpiring experiences that support participation, development and performance across all levels of the game.

You’ll add value through:

• Coordinating the provision of umpiring across competitions and pathway programs throughout South East Queensland and supporting Regional Queensland initiatives
• Managing weekly umpire appointments and supporting match-day operations to ensure competitions run smoothly and professionally
• Coordinating the Umpire Mentor Program across Youth football to support development and retention outcomes
• Acting as a key point of contact for Umpire Coaches across the AFL Queensland pathway program
• Providing guidance, education and support to Umpires and Umpire Coaches to strengthen capability and consistency
• Building positive relationships with clubs, schools and stakeholders to help create quality match day environments
• Supporting local initiatives aligned to the AFL National Umpiring Strategy, including recognition and development programs
• Contributing to broader team priorities and projects that strengthen umpiring participation and experiences across the game

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience in umpiring, coaching or sports administration
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven relationship management and communication capability across a range of stakeholders
• High-level administration skills with strong attention to detail
• Confidence preparing clear and professional written communication
• Ability to support and influence recruitment, retention and development initiatives for umpires
• Sound judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• A commitment to creating positive, inclusive and supportive experiences across community football 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 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.

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 25 May 2026