Regional Manager - Indigenous Programs (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

This is a 12 month Maximum Term contract, based in Darwin.

This role plays an important part in using football to create positive wellbeing outcomes for First Nations people and communities across the Northern Territory. By supporting the successful delivery of AFLNT’s Indigenous programs in remote and regional communities, you will help strengthen participation, engagement and community connections.

Based in Darwin, the Remote Development Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing a team of Remote Development Leads working across First Nations communities throughout the NT. 

The role focuses on creating safe, structured and effective environments for staff to deliver targeted AFL programs, while building strong relationships with community stakeholders, partner organisations and funding partners.

What you’ll own

You will help create the conditions for successful program delivery across remote and regional communities.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting and guiding Remote Development Leads to live and work safely and effectively within First Nations communities across the Northern Territory


• Developing and implementing engaging AFL and AFL-themed programs that contribute to positive community wellbeing outcomes


• Ensuring work plans are clear, purposeful and aligned to participation, engagement and program objectives


• Building strong relationships with community stakeholders, partner organisations and government agencies to support collaboration and shared outcomes


• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on participation outcomes and program performance for internal and external stakeholders


• Identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships, innovation, resource sharing and funding outcomes through AFL programs


• Preparing progress reports, funding acquittals and sponsorship reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner


• Managing housing, vehicle and operational resources to support effective program delivery in remote locations


• Providing regular wellbeing support, coaching and check-ins for staff working in remote and very remote communities


• Travelling to regional, remote and very remote communities to support staff development, stakeholder engagement and program outcomes when required

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed or remote teams to deliver strong outcomes through safe and structured work practices


• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously


• Experience supporting staff through complex situations using sound judgement, professionalism and care


• Understanding of the cultural, social and community contexts of First Nations communities across the Northern Territory


• Experience working effectively with First Nations peoples and communities using culturally informed approaches


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across a broad range of stakeholders


• Experience building productive relationships with community organisations, government agencies and external partners


• Capability to monitor program outcomes and prepare reports that demonstrate impact and accountability


• A commitment to creating safe, supportive and inclusive environments for staff and communities


• Current NT Driver’s Licence


• Current Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card), or the ability to obtain one


• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote and very remote locations as required

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 29 June 2026