Elite Player Development & Wellbeing Lead

AFL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to state of the art gym

Free access to Aquatics Facilities at

Free parking onsite & state-of-the-art

Discounted St Kilda Football Club mer:

Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BAL

St Kilda Football Club-only LinenHouse

Discounted movie tickets through Hoyts

Job summary

St Kilda Football Club is seeking a Player Development Manager to lead holistic player development and wellbeing programs across our AFL and VFL men’s programs. Based at RSEA Park, Moorabbin, you’ll support players to build personal capability, resilience and education opportunities while guiding their transitions beyond football.

You will design and coordinate learning that builds independence, life skills and resilience, maintain Individual Development Plans, and work with families, staff and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in player development, athlete welfare, wellbeing, education or a comparable people-focused role.
• Experience within elite sport, high-performance environments or organisations supporting young adults.
• Understanding of wellbeing, safeguarding, confidentiality and when to refer to specialists.
• Ability to design, coordinate and deliver meaningful education and wellbeing programs.
• Strong communication skills with players, families and external partners.
• Empathy, emotional intelligence and sound judgement for sensitive conversations.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead player onboarding and integration: inductions, relocation and settling-in arrangements.
• Support player welfare and wellbeing with confidential, specialised support.
• Deliver personal development and education through Individual Development Plans.
• Strengthen engagement, culture and connection with families and staff.
• Build career pathways and support transitions after football.
• Lead partnerships with education providers, employers and AFL/ AFLPA.

Skills

Player development

Athlete welfare

Wellbeing programs

Education design

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Sports management / psychology / counselling / education / social work / youth development (tertiary)

Job description

St Kilda Football Club is seeking a Player Development Manager to lead holistic player development and wellbeing programs across our AFL and VFL men’s programs. Based at RSEA Park, Moorabbin, you’ll support players to build personal capability, resilience and education opportunities while guiding their transitions beyond football.

You will design and coordinate learning that builds independence, life skills and resilience, maintain Individual Development Plans, and work with families, staff and