The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Participation Growth Manager is a leadership role providing strategic direction to support participation growth in a dedicated pocket of Victoria. The aim of this role is to ensure the delivery of quality programs with the overall outcome to increase the number of registered participants across Auskick, Superkick, Community Football and NINES.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage key relationships within AFL Victoria, Community Leagues and AFL Clubs.
• Oversee the development of bespoke plans for every LGA in Victoria – including product selection (e.g., Auskick, Superkick, Nines, Community Football Competition), workforce composition and delivery method.
• Develop and implement targets and KPIs aligned with the AFL Victoria’s Participation action plan, focusing on Schools, Auskick, Superkick, NINES and Community Football numbers.
• Identify and research key issues impacting community football leagues, Clubs and Auskick centres to help inform programming and resource requirements.
• Monitor transition from Schools & Auskick participants into Auskick Juniors, Superkick and NINES programs and identify patterns and trends.
• Prepare regular reports across all participation and competition segments identifying any concerns and articulating the ‘why’.
• Manage budgets for all programs and staffing and be accountable for delivering against established KPIs.
• Support appropriate reporting to advocate the work of AFL Victoria.
• Support the team and lead as a subject matter expert on program area.
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role.
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team.

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role or field.
• Exceptional leadership and management of teams, including experience in motivating and influencing personnel and teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and planning ability.
• High level ability to hit targets and reach high level results.
• Expertise and experience in leading and implementing change.
• Competency in budget management.
• Ability to identify opportunities to develop and sustain productive relationships with Stakeholders.
• Capability to establish and prioritise tasks to achieve objectives.
• Degree in a related field, (e.g., Sports Management or Business) or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of AFL Victoria development programs and their impact on the sports industry (desirable).

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 27th November 2023.