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About the Role

The State Coaching and Umpiring Manager, NSW/ACT will strengthen programs and pathways supporting coaches and umpires, making Australian Rules Football more accessible. This role provides strategic leadership and operational direction for coaching and umpiring within AFL NSW/ACT networks, aligning state strategies with national frameworks and participation objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead the growth, development, and performance of coaching and umpiring across NSW/ACT.
Develop and lead the AFL NSW/ACT Coaching and Umpiring Growth Strategy.
Create and deliver initiatives to grow coach and umpire participation.
Develop and implement an AFL Sydney Umpiring and Coaching Strategy.
Lead, support, and develop the coaching and umpiring team.
Build strong relationships with clubs, leagues, associations, delivery partners, governing bodies, and internal stakeholders.
Expand and align talent programs and pathways.
Create accessible, high-quality education, development, and accreditation opportunities.
Increase diversity within coaching and umpiring through inclusive initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate programs, maintain performance records, and meet reporting requirements.
Manage AFL NSW/ACT coaching and umpiring budgets.
Support media, marketing, and storytelling activity.
Utilize technology and AI to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in umpiring, coaching, or a comparable high-performance sporting environment, with demonstrated impact in program development and delivery.
Strategic understanding of contemporary trends, practices, and issues supporting growth in coaching and/or umpiring.
Ability to think strategically, translate plans into action, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Leadership experience, including developing teams and creating positive learning environments.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Sound financial management experience and a clear approach to accountability.
Strong negotiation, research, and analytical capability.
Practical and innovative problem-solving skills.
Judgement and adaptability to remain effective as priorities change.
Clear and confident communication skills.
Commitment to continual improvement, integrity, inclusion, and doing what is right for the game.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Understanding of contemporary community sport and development trends, processes, and issues (highly regarded).
Must hold a valid employee Working with Children check.
Must hold a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Skills

Program development
Program delivery
Strategic planning
Team development
Stakeholder management
Financial management
Negotiation
Research
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Adaptability
AI utilization

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

At least five years

Benefits

Play The Day Your Way (flexible working)
My Development (coaching, mentoring, learning)
Play Well (health and wellbeing programme)
My Benefits (partner offers and discounts)
AFL Silver Memberships
6 months paid primary parental leave

About the Company

The AFL is shaping the future of Australia's game, making football more accessible and impactful.
It's an organisation that moves fast, aims high, and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions.
Every role contributes to progressing the game so more people can love it, connect with it, and see what is possible through it.
The AFL is a values-led team that aims high, backs each other, and brings energy, care, and integrity to work that matters.
It's a place where people play to win, play as one team, and play with passion, while staying grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect.
They work hard, support each other, and create conditions for people to grow, perform, and thrive.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Equal Opportunity

Everyone has a place at the AFL.
Committed to building a culture of belonging where people feel respected, included, and able to thrive.
Diversity of background, experience, and perspective makes the AFL stronger.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Welcomes everyone to apply, even if experience doesn't perfectly match the job description.
Encourages applications from those excited by the role.