Full-time | $80,000 + super | 2-year fixed term | Cairns

HELP SHAPE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF A SUCCESSFUL CAIRNS FOOTBALL CLUB

Since beingestablishedin 1993, Cairns Saints has developed an outstanding record within AFL Cairns.

With 13 premierships since 1993, competitive senior men's and women's programs and strong junior development across its age groups, Saints hasestablisheda culture of football success.

The opportunity now is to help strengthen the football programs,peopleand pathways that will underpin the next generation of Saints.

AFL Cairns is seeking a Club Development Officer to be embedded within Cairns Saints, working alongside the Club President, committees,coachesand volunteers to develop football across the club.

You will be employed by AFL Cairns, but your day-to-day focus will be Cairns Saints and its football programs.

THE ROLE

At its heart, this is a football role.

You'll work across junior, women's and girls', and senior football to strengthen development, support coaches, grow participation and create clear pathways through the club.

You'll work closely with the Club President, committeesand football leaders to understand Saints' football priorities and help 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,accreditationand mentoring
- Improving connections between junior and senior football
- Supporting player development,welfareand transitions
- Working alongside the President and committees on football planning and seasonal priorities
- Recruiting,developingand supporting volunteers to help deliver football programs
- Strengthening football operations,governanceand club systems




- Helping build sustainable football programs that support continued success

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 the club 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.

Saints has a strong football identity and history of success. We want someone who respects what has been built but is excited about developing the next generation of players, coaches and programs.

You'll need to build relationships, understand football and work collaboratively with the President, committees and football leaders to make things happen.

Ideally, you'll bring:

- Strong knowledge of community football and AFL development pathways
- Experience in coaching, football development, sportsadministrationor community sport
- An understanding of junior development and player pathways
- An ability to develop, mentor and support coaches
- A commitment to growing women's and girls' football
- Strong football planning andorganisationalcapability




- An ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committees
- Strong communicationand relationship-building skills
- Experience working with and supporting volunteers
- Initiative and an ability to turn football plans into action
- A commitment to AFL Cairns' values of Community,Professionalismand Integrity
- A valid Blue Card

WHAT WE OFFER

- Full-time position
- Employed by AFL Cairns and embedded within the club
- Close working relationship with the Club President and committees
- Professional payroll,HRand onboarding support throughCazalysGroup
- Career 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

Saintshasa proud football history. This is an opportunity to help develop the players, coaches,pathwaysand programs that will shape its next chapter.

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📌 Club Development Officer (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Cairns Regional