Programs and Participation Coordinator - Alice Springs

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

For many children and young people, their first connection with our game starts through AFL Auskick, junior football, school programs and community experiences.

As Programs and Participation Coordinator - Alice Springs, you will help grow participation by delivering high-quality football programs and creating safe, friendly and fun experiences across school, after-school and community club environments.

This permanent full-time role is based in Alice Springs and plays an important part in supporting young participants, schools, clubs, volunteers and local communities to connect with Australian football.

What you’ll own

You will coordinate and deliver participation programs that give children and young people a positive first experience of the game.

You’ll add value through:

• Delivering AFL programs across school, after-school and community club environments in line with program curriculum and safety requirements


• Creating safe, friendly and fun program environments where all participants can take part and build confidence


• Delivering high-quality school football competitions and programs that support participation growth


• Supporting transition and retention pathways from AFL Auskick and school programs into junior club football


• Building effective relationships with teachers, schools, clubs and other program stakeholders to support local delivery


• Organising AFL player visits and fan engagement opportunities that connect communities with the game


• Supporting junior clubs and Auskick centres with recruitment, volunteers, coaching, protocols, promotion and venue hire


• Conducting promotional activities, including school assemblies and other engagement opportunities, to help meet participant targets


• Supporting the development and growth of AFL alternative formats in the region


• Contributing to key projects and supporting the success of the broader team

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with children and young people in sport, education, community or participation environments


• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation capability


• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate programs, stakeholders and competing priorities


• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision


• Proven customer service capability, including the ability to negotiate and work constructively with different stakeholders


• Demonstrated ability to relate to and engage diverse communities


• A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and enjoyable experiences for children and young people


• A valid Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required


• A satisfactory criminal history record check


• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel as required


• Willingness to work outside normal business hours from time to time, including evenings and weekends, in line with the nature of the sporting industry

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 19 June 2026