Description

- Join The Long Walk and Essendon Football Club in delivering fun, inclusive and culturally safe learning experiences across schools and early learning settings.
- Bring First Nations culture, movement and storytelling to life for children through the Marngrook Kids program.
- Experience professional growth and exclusive perks.

THE LONG WALK

The Long Walk is a national not‑for‑profit organisation that inspires and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Established by AFL legend Michael Long, The Long Walk promotes Indigenous leadership, culture, education, health, and employment outcomes through community engagement, cultural awareness programs, and advocacy.

ESSENDON FOOTBALL CLUB

The Essendon Football Club – “The Bombers” – is a professional sporting organisation that values diversity, unity, and respect. It supports community engagement beyond sport.

About the role

The Marngrook Kids Program Assistant is a casual role which will support the delivery of The Long Walk and EFC’s Marngrook Kids program, helping create fun, inclusive and culturally secure learning experiences for early learning and primary school‑aged children.

Working alongside lead facilitators, you will assist with setting up and delivering movement‑based games, storytelling, and activities that promote physical activity, confidence, connection and respect. You will help encourage participation, support children of different abilities and confidence levels, and contribute to a positive session environment where every child feels safe, included and excited to have a go. You will communicate clearly and confidently with children using age‑appropriate language and support the delivery of creative and engaging activities that encourage participation and learning through play. The role will also support the delivery of other The Long Walk programmes, from time to time.

About you

You are warm, energetic and patient,



with a genuine enjoyment of working with young children. You bring a positive, encouraging approach and can communicate clearly in a way that helps children feel confident, included and supported.

You are reliable, adaptable and comfortable working in busy, high‑energy environments. You remain calm and positive when responding to different behaviours, group dynamics and changing circumstances. You are organised, safety‑conscious and committed to helping maintain a protected physical and emotional environment for all participants. You bring a flexible, team‑first approach and are open to learning, feedback and continuous improvement, while understanding the importance of safety, professionalism and respectful behaviour when working with children.

You are culturally respectful and responsive, with a strong commitment to valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and perspectives. You demonstrate cultural sensitivity and actively contribute to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces where children from all backgrounds feel respected, safe and capable.

This is an identified role , and applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander . You will also need a current driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.

The Perks

- Fitness & Wellbeing Perks. Take care of your mind and body with our Wellbeing program, run in partnership with Converge. Enjoy access to state‑of‑the‑art fitness facilities and heavily discounted access to Windy Hill Fitness Centre for you and your partner.
- Level Up Your Career. At EFC, we never stop learning! All team members have access to EFC Learning Programs , with face‑to‑face and online learning designed to support your professional growth.
- And That’s Not All! Enjoy exclusive discounts from our commercial partners and access to Essendon home & away games at Marvel Stadium and the MCG . Free onsite parking at our HQ, The Hangar, and exclusive inner‑sanctum events and experiences.

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📌 Marngrook Kids Program Assistant (Australia)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Australia