Coach Developer - NT

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

As a Coach Developer with AFL Northern Territory, you will play an important role in strengthening community football by helping coaches create positive, player-centred environments where participants can learn, develop and thrive.

This casual position focuses on supporting community coaches and clubs through coach education, mentoring, facilitation and reflective learning within real coaching environments. Working closely with the AFL Northern Territory Coach Education Lead and fellow Coach Developers, you will help improve coaching capability and contribute to the long-term growth and quality of community football programs across the region.

What you’ll own

This role is all about supporting coaches to build confidence, capability and stronger coaching environments across community football.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting the delivery and development of community club coaching programs across all levels of participation


• Delivering engaging coach learning experiences through education, facilitation, mentoring, assessment and reflective practice


• Working directly with club coaches within their coaching environments to identify individual learning and development needs


• Helping clubs improve the overall quality and consistency of their coaching environments


• Promoting player-centred coaching approaches that support positive experiences and behavioural change


• Increasing awareness and access to AFL coach education and learning resources within community clubs


• Aligning with AFL-endorsed coach development programs and frameworks


• Building strong working relationships with clubs, coaches and key stakeholders across the football community


• Contributing to a collaborative and connected Coach Developer network through regular communication and knowledge sharing


• Supporting the broader success of AFL Northern Territory coaching initiatives across the region

What you’ll bring

• Level 2/Gold Level AFL Coaching Accreditation


• Minimum 3 years’ coaching experience across a range of age groups and levels


• Demonstrated coaching expertise and a strong understanding of community football environments


• Ability to deliver engaging, high-quality coach development experiences


• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate, influence and build trust with coaches and stakeholders


• Proven ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally


• Sound administration skills and strong attention to detail


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team


• Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement in coaching practice


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meaningful coaching conversations


• Capacity to work outside standard business hours when required


• Current Driver’s 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
  
  

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 7 July 2026.