AFLW Female Umpiring Talent Coach

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 - two year fixed term role

This role plays an important part in growing the representation of female umpires across AFL competitions through talent identification, verification and development. It also provides key support to the AFLW umpiring program throughout pre-season and in-season periods.

Based at AFL House in Melbourne, the AFLW Female Umpiring Talent Coach works closely with the AFLW umpiring coaching program, state umpiring stakeholders and talent pathway programs to identify, develop and support emerging female umpiring talent.

What you’ll own

You’ll help strengthen the future of umpiring by supporting female talent development and contributing to high-quality AFLW umpiring programs.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting the AFLW Umpires Head Coach across pre-season and in-season umpiring activities, including coaching, preparation, selection and review processes.


• Contributing to AFLW umpire list management and program delivery to support strong performance outcomes.


• Leading the Women in Umpiring Accelerator Program and coordinating the contribution of Discipline Leads and Accelerator Mentors.


• Building effective relationships with State Umpiring Managers, coaches and Game Development teams to identify emerging female umpiring talent.


• Supporting the development of female pathway umpires throughout the State League season in preparation for AFLW opportunities.


• Delivering coaching support, feedback and development activities that enhance umpire capability and readiness.


• Contributing to AFL umpiring talent development programs as required.


• Supporting umpiring development initiatives and coaching opportunities across events such as National Championships and State League competitions.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Laws of Australian Football.


• Understanding of the AFL industry and the role umpiring plays in progressing the game.


• Strong teaching, coaching and facilitation capability.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.


• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.


• Experience supporting talent identification and development programs.


• Sound judgement and the ability to provide constructive feedback in a development environment.


• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.


• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.


• Experience working with female umpires and/or athletes (desirable).


• Previous involvement in field umpiring at AFL or AFLW level (desirable).


• Experience coaching field umpires within AFL or talent pathway environments (desirable).

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 30 June 2026