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
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Someone who understands community football, enjoys developing players and coaches and can build strong 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:
Solid 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
Solid 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
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