Senior Men's Coach

Perth Football Club; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth Football Club, based at Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain WA, seeks a Senior Coach to lead the senior men’s football program in WAFL. You will set a clear football philosophy and game plan, maximise player strengths and drive performance while shaping culture built on respect, accountability and high performance.

Reporting to the General Manager of Football, you will develop players and coaches, build strong relationships across the Club, and recruit with the football department to pursue

Qualifications

• Level 2 Coaching Accreditation minimum, with Level 3 completed or working towards preferred.
• Recent senior or head coaching experience, with responsibility for leading your own team or football program.
• Strong football knowledge and the ability to develop and implement a clear game plan.
• Demonstrated ability to develop players and build a high-performing team environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Sound knowledge of high-performance principles, including sports science, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and injury management.

Responsibilities

• Designing a game plan that plays to the strengths of our list and a training program that brings it to life across preseason and the season.
• Using vision and opposition analysis to sharpen the group each week.
• Appointing, leading and developing your coaching and support staff.
• Shaping list management and recruiting with the football department.
• Setting standards with the senior leadership group and holding the playing group to them.
• Representing the Club with the Board, sponsors, media and supporters.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation

Level 3 Accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Perth Football Club | Mineral Resources Park, Lathlain WA | WAFL

Back-to-back finals campaigns. A third place finish in 2026. Now we want to take the next step.

Established in 1899, Perth Football Club is one of Western Australia’s proudest and most historic football clubs.

Over the past three seasons, the Club has made significant progress on and off the field. Our senior men’s program has returned to consecutive finals campaigns, our playing group continues to develop, and there is a clear ambition across the football program to take the next step.

We are now seeking a Senior Coach capable of building on that momentum and leading Perth Football Club towards sustained success at WAFL level.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager of Football, you will lead the senior men’s football program, setting a clear football philosophy and game plan that maximises the strengths of the playing group and drives performance.

You will also play a key role in shaping the culture and standards of the program, creating an environment built on respect, accountability, connection and high performance. You will develop players and coaches, build strong relationships across the Club, and lead a program with the ambition to achieve sustained success at WAFL level.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing a game plan that plays to the strengths of our list, and a training program that brings it to life across preseason and the season.

Using vision and opposition analysis to sharpen the group each week.

Appointing, leading and developing your coaching and support staff.

Shaping list management and recruiting with the football department.

Setting standards with the senior leadership group and holding the playing group to them.

Representing the Club with the Board, sponsors, media and supporters.

About You

You are a driven football leader who combines strong coaching capability with the ability to bring people together. You are competitive, have a clear football philosophy and are committed to getting the best out of your players and those around you.

You set clear standards, communicate with purpose and build strong relationships. You are collaborative in your approach, accountable in your leadership and create an environment where players and coaches can develop, perform and succeed.

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation minimum, with Level 3 completed or working towards preferred.

Recent senior or head coaching experience, with responsibility for leading your own team or football program.

Strong football knowledge and the ability to develop and implement a clear game plan.

Demonstrated ability to develop players and build a high-performing team environment.

Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.

Sound knowledge of high-performance principles, including sports science, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and injury management.

Highly organised and accountable, with a clear understanding of the preparation and standards required to achieve sustained success.

Why Perth Football Club

This is an opportunity to lead a Club with a proud and rich history in Western Australian football, while playing a key role in shaping the future of Perth Football Club.

With back-to-back finals appearances, an established core of senior players and an exciting group of young talent continuing to emerge, there is genuine momentum and opportunity within the playing group.

As Senior Coach, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Club’s football program, work closely with a committed football department and help shape the direction of the program as the Club looks to take its next step.