Impactful Central Australia Ops & Partnerships Lead

AFL; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development & mentoring

Health and wellbeing programme

Partner offers and discounts

AFL Silver Memberships

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Australian Football League in Alice Springs seeks a Central Australia Operations and Partnerships Manager to drive the Central Australia Strategy, oversee operations, and support Indigenous programs across the region.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Operations and Strategic Partnerships NT, the role coordinates facilities, events, partnerships and community programs while building strong relationships with government, councils and local organisations.

Qualifications

• Three to four years’ experience in sport and recreation roles.
• Experience in venue, event or sports management.
• Proven ability to manage government and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to lead outcomes through influence and collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business operations and support Indigenous programs across Central Australia.
• Develop and deliver community football facilities and regional infrastructure priorities.
• Support leagues with bookings, match-day prep and operations.
• Lead two Remote Programs Football Development Leads and travel to communities.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder relations

Governments liaison

Project coordination

Job description

Australian Football League in Alice Springs seeks a Central Australia Operations and Partnerships Manager to drive the Central Australia Strategy, oversee operations, and support Indigenous programs across the region.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Operations and Strategic Partnerships NT, the role coordinates facilities, events, partnerships and community programs while building strong relationships with government, councils and local organisations.