CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Cairns City Lions Australian Football Club

You'll help plan, develop and deliver football across the Lions - connecting juniors, women's and girls' football and senior programs while creating strong pathways for players and coaches.

You'll work closely with the Club President, committees and football leaders to understand the Lions' priorities and turn those priorities into action.

Your focus will include:

Supporting the planning and delivery of football programs across the club

Strengthening junior player development and pathways into senior football

Growing women's and girls' football and participation

Supporting coach recruitment, development, accreditation and mentoring

Improving connections between junior and senior football

Supporting player development, welfare and transitions

Working with the President and committees on football planning and seasonal priorities

Recruiting, developing and supporting the volunteers required to deliver quality football programs

Strengthening football operations, governance and club systems

Helping build sustainable programs that leave the Lions stronger for the future

PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

This position forms part of a new AFL Cairns initiative providing dedicated full-time football resources within our senior clubs.

Our aim is to strengthen football at club level by investing in people who can grow participation, develop players and coaches, build pathways and support the volunteers and committees who deliver our game.

While you'll be employed by AFL Cairns, you'll be embedded within Cairns City Lions and work closely with its President and committees.

You'll also be connected to AFL Cairns' broader football and development network, providing professional support, resources and opportunities to collaborate across the competition.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR





We're looking for a football person who is also a people person .

Someone who understands community football, enjoys developing players and coaches and can build solid relationships throughout a club.

The right fit matters.

You'll need to be equally comfortable around the football environment and the committee table - supporting coaches, developing pathways, solving football operational issues and working collaboratively with the people responsible for leading the Lions.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Strong knowledge of community football and AFL development pathways

Experience in coaching, football development, sports administration or community sport

An ability to develop and support coaches

An understanding of junior development and player pathways

A commitment to growing women's and girls' football

Strong football planning and organisational capability

An ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committees

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working with and supporting volunteers

Initiative and an ability to turn plans into action

A commitment to AFL Cairns' values of Community, Professionalism and Integrity

A valid Blue Card

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time position

Employed by AFL Cairns and embedded within Cairns City Lions

Close working relationship with the Lions President and committees

Professional payroll, HR and onboarding support through Cazalys Group

Professional development and access to AFL Cairns football resources





Connection to a broader network of football development professionals

Evening and weekend work will form part of the role

A cover letter telling us why Cairns City Lions and community football appeal to you

This is an opportunity to become part of the Lions, develop football and people, strengthen pathways and help build the next chapter of Cairns City Lions.

At the AFL, we work across the country and at every level of the game, from grassroots to elite, helping shape the future of Australia's game.

Our teams grow and strengthen the game, create moments that bring fans and communities closer to it, and build what comes next for our people, our industry and the generations that follow.

Whether we are supporting clubs and competitions, developing coaches and umpires, delivering major events, growing participation or helping bring Marvel Stadium to life, we are united by a shared purpose to progress the game so more people can love it and connect with it.

We are values-led, ambitious and team-first, and we back our people to make a real impact

At the AFL, we work across the country and at every level of the game, from grassroots to elite, helping shape the future of Australia's game.

Our teams grow and strengthen the game, create moments that bring fans and communities closer to it, and build what comes next for our people, our industry and the generations that follow.

Whether we are supporting clubs and competitions, developing coaches and umpires, delivering major events, growing participation or helping bring Marvel Stadium to life, we are united by a shared purpose to progress the game so more people can love it and connect with it.

We are values-led, ambitious and team-first, and we back our people to make a real impact

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📌 CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Cairns City Lions Australian Football Club (Cairns Regional)
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