Support growing community football umpiring pathways across SA
Work closely with leagues, clubs, & officials in this community driven role
Initial 2-year term full time role- encouraging regional SA applicants
OUR VISION
SANFL is seeking a highly organised and community-focusedCommunity Umpire Coordinatorto support the delivery of umpiring programs across regional South Australia.
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in growing participation in umpiring, strengthening community football, and supporting the next generation of officials across the state.
About The Role
You will coordinate and support regional umpiring programs, with a focus on administration, participation growth, and stakeholder engagement supported by the Community Umpire & Operations Lead.
Key Areas Of Responsibility Include
Managing and supporting the use of OfficialsHQ across community and regional leagues
Driving recruitment and retention initiatives for umpires
Supporting the growth of women and girls in umpiring
Delivering education sessions and assisting umpire development programs
Building strong relationships with leagues, clubs, schools, and volunteers
Supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, including Working With Children Checks
More information about the position is available here
About You
You are passionate about community sport and bring experience in administration, program delivery, or working within football environments.
You thrive on building relationships and supporting volunteers to deliver great experiences.
We encourage applications from residents of regional South Australia, particularly those with connections to local sporting communities.
To Be Successful,



You Will Have
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Experience or understanding of community football or umpiring environments
The ability to engage and build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
Confidence delivering presentations, training, or support sessions
A commitment to inclusion, particularly in supporting women and girls participation
Current Driver's Licence
Working With Children Check
Work Requirements And Tools
The role will require some regional travel with weekend and evening work throughout the football competition periods.
To support this the position is provided a fully maintained vehicle and a laptop.
WORKING AT SANFL
Our people are the heart of what we do.
We are highly collaborative, team first orientated and of course FUN!
Working relationships are authentic and we strive for excellence.
In an inclusive environment, we care for and support each other.
We offer some great perks such as:
Footy Season Memberships
Wellbeing and Social initiatives
Industry competitive leave entitlements
Enquiries To
People & Culture Team
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SANFL celebrates the lands throughout South Australia on which we are privileged to play our great game.
We pay respect to all First Nations Peoples, past and present, and thank them for their generosity as custodians of Country.
We recognise the profound contribution First Nations players, coaches, and officials have made to our game, we celebrate their heritage and culture and support their continued spiritual connection to Country.
We value their guidance in our endeavour to connect communities through the game loved by all South Australians.
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📌 Community Umpire Coordinator - Closes 18 June 2026 (South Australia)
🏢 Sanfl
📍 South Australia