Competition Coordinator - Central West & NNSW

Australian Football League (AFL); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Football League (AFL) is seeking a Competition Coordinator to support community football administration across Central West NSW and the broader region. This max-term role focuses on delivering well-run leagues, fixtures and competition information via PlayHQ, while engaging clubs, participants and communities.

You will work within a regional hub, coordinating events, scores, ladders, and communications to ensure positive football experiences and growth for local communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering efficient and effective administration.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with care and accuracy.
• The ability to work effectively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using databases and digital systems to maintain accurate competition information.
• A collaborative approach to supporting colleagues, leagues, clubs and community stakeholders.
• Initiative and sound judgement when responding to operational needs.
• A commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality experiences for community football participants.
• Energy and passion for contributing to the growth and success of football in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration and day-to-day delivery that keeps community football competitions running smoothly across the region.
• Provide effective administrative support for leagues and competitions across the designated region.
• Manage competitions and maintain accurate information within PlayHQ.
• Coordinate fixtures and support their smooth implementation throughout the season.
• Prepare and distribute league match-day paperwork.
• Manage scores, results and league ladders through PlayHQ.
• Keep league websites and social media channels accurate, current and engaging.
• Coordinate league events, including presentation nights, season launches and other functions.
• Provide regional support and specialist assistance to leagues through the collaborative hub environment.
• Support club development and umpiring within the AFL Central West competition.
• Contribute to projects that support growth and improvement of community football.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support overall regional team success.

Job description

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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 Competition Coordinator, you will help bring community football to life across Central West and Northern New South Wales by providing effective and efficient administration for leagues and competitions.

Please note that this is a Maximum Term role covering a period of Parental Leave for 12 months.

Working as part of a collaborative regional hub, you will support the delivery of well-run competitions and positive football experiences for clubs, participants and communities.

This role offers location flexibility to be based in Sydney, Coffs Harbour or the Central West region.

What you’ll own

You will coordinate the administration and day-to-day delivery that keeps community football competitions running smoothly across the region.

You’ll add value through:

• Providing effective administrative support for leagues and competitions across the designated region
• Managing competitions and maintaining accurate information within PlayHQ
• Coordinating fixtures and supporting their smooth implementation throughout the season
• Preparing and distributing league match-day paperwork
• Managing scores, results and league ladders through PlayHQ
• Keeping league websites and social media channels accurate, current and engaging
• Coordinating league events, including presentation nights, season launches and other functions
• Providing regional support and specialist assistance to leagues through the collaborative hub environment
• Supporting club development and umpiring within the AFL Central West competition
• Contributing to projects that support the continued growth and improvement of community football
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the overall success of the regional team

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience delivering efficient and effective administration
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with care and accuracy
• The ability to work effectively and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence using databases and digital systems to maintain accurate competition information
• A collaborative approach to supporting colleagues, leagues, clubs and community stakeholders
• Initiative and sound judgement when responding to operational needs
• A commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality experiences for community football participants
• Energy and passion for contributing to the growth and success of football in local communities

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.