Strategic Lead - Community Coaching & Umpiring

AFL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development & mentoring

Health & wellbeing program

Partner offers

AFL Silver Membership

Parental leave (6 months)

Job summary

AFL in Melbourne is seeking a National Community Coaching & Umpiring Manager to shape the national direction of community coaching and umpiring, leading strategic and operational work from AFL House. You will set national priorities, strengthen governance, and coordinate education, accreditation and development to recruit, develop and retain coaches and umpires across states.

Reporting to the National Community Football Manager, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to align delivery, drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a significant community sport, workforce development, education or participation portfolio.
• Strong ability to lead people, set clear priorities and drive accountability for outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of community sport systems affecting recruitment, development and retention.
• Experience overseeing complex programs across multiple locations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set clear national priorities and annual plans for coaching and umpiring.
• Lead and develop the National Community Coach Lead and National Community Umpiring Coordinator.
• Establish governance, planning and performance arrangements across both portfolios.
• Oversee recruitment, development, recognition, experience and retention initiatives.
• Drive progress within the women and girls action plan.
• Use data and insights to assess risk and guide investment and improvement.
• Align state stakeholders around national priorities and local delivery needs.
• Oversee education, accreditation and development frameworks.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Change leadership

Communication

Inclusive leadership

Job description

AFL in Melbourne is seeking a National Community Coaching & Umpiring Manager to shape the national direction of community coaching and umpiring, leading strategic and operational work from AFL House. You will set national priorities, strengthen governance, and coordinate education, accreditation and development to recruit, develop and retain coaches and umpires across states.

Reporting to the National Community Football Manager, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to align delivery, drive