Game Development Coordinator – AFL Cairns

AFL; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL Cairns is seeking a passionate Game Development Coordinator to grow Australian football across Far North Queensland. You’ll work in schools, clubs and communities delivering quality programs and building lasting relationships to foster participation.

The role is hands‑on, based in Cairns with delivery across Cairns and Far North Queensland, and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends to support community programs and events.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in coaching, playing, umpiring or community sport.
• Relevant qualifications or study in sport, recreation, coaching or education, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AFL Auskick programs in schools and community clubs.
• Deliver school football programs, competitions and participation activities.
• Introduce more boys and girls to Australian football.
• Build relationships with schools, teachers and community organisations.
• Create pathways from schools and Auskick into junior club football.
• Support transition and retention of participants into community clubs.
• Support junior football development and participation initiatives.
• Contribute to football carnivals, events and community programs.
• Work alongside AFL Cairns clubs and our broader football team.
• Identify opportunities to grow participation across the region.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organisation

Initiative

Team player

Footy knowledge

Coaching accreditation

Driver licence

Blue Card

First Aid

Coaching experience

Sports development

Community sport

Education

Sport/Recreation studies

Coaching education

Job description

Game Development Coordinator – AFL Cairns

Love footy? Enjoy working with young people? Want to play a role in growing Australian football across Far North Queensland?

AFL Cairns is looking for an energetic and passionate Game Development Coordinator to join our football team.

For many young people, their first experience of Australian football comes through Auskick, school football or a community program.

This role is about making that first experience a great one and creating a pathway for young people to continue their football journey through our community clubs.

This is a hands‑on football development role. You’ll spend your time in schools, clubs and communities delivering quality football programs, building relationships and helping grow participation across our region.

Work in paradise. Grow the game.

Love footy? Enjoy working with young people? Want to play a role in growing Australian football across Far North Queensland?

AFL Cairns is looking for an energetic and passionate Game Development Coordinator to join our football team.

For many young people, their first experience of Australian football comes through Auskick, school football or a community program.

This role is about making that first experience a great one and creating a pathway for young people to continue their football journey through our community clubs.

This is a hands‑on football development role. You’ll spend your time in schools, clubs and communities delivering quality football programs, building relationships and helping grow participation across our region.

What you’ll do

• Deliver AFL Auskick programs in schools and community clubs
• Deliver school football programs, competitions and participation activities
• Introduce more boys and girls to Australian football
• Build strong relationships with schools, teachers and community organisations
• Create pathways from schools and Auskick into junior club football
• Support transition and retention of participants into community clubs
• Support junior football development and participation initiatives
• Contribute to football carnivals, events and community programs
• Work alongside AFL Cairns clubs and our broader football team
• Identify opportunities to grow participation across the region

Who we’re looking for

• A positive and enthusiastic approach
• Confidence working with children and young people
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• A strong team-first attitude
• Knowledge and passion for Australian football
• Experience in coaching, playing, umpiring, education, sports development or community sport
• Relevant qualifications or study in sport, recreation, coaching or education, or equivalent experience
• AFL coaching accreditation, or willingness to obtain it
• Current Queensland Driver Licence and access to a vehicle
• Blue Card, or ability to obtain one
• First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain it

We’re looking for someone who shares AFL Cairns’ values of Community, Professionalism and Integrity and wants to contribute to our ambition of being the leading regional football competition in Australia.

Why AFL Cairns?

It’s an exciting time to be part of football in Far North Queensland.

We’re growing junior football, expanding opportunities for women and girls, strengthening our clubs and investing in people across our game.

The Game Development Coordinator plays an important role at the front end of that pathway — introducing young people to football, creating great experiences and connecting the next generation of players with our community clubs.

The position

Full-time position based in Cairns, with delivery across Cairns and Far North Queensland.

The position is classified under the Sporting Organisations Award – Sports Coach Level 2.

Due to the nature of community sport, some evening and weekend work will be required.