Job Description

Join the team shaping the future of Australia's game.

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This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football.

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Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

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The chance

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The Barkly Football & Collingwood FC NGA Lead plays an important role in supporting football across the Barkly region, helping strengthen competitions, pathways, participation and community connection.

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This role is responsible for the administration of the Barkly Football League, across senior and junior competitions, while also supporting game development outcomes in the region.

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You will also coordinate local activations for the Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy, helping young people access opportunities to participate, develop and connect through football.

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What You'll Own

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You'll help deliver organised, safe and engaging football experiences across the Barkly region, working closely with clubs, volunteers, schools, community stakeholders and AFLNT teams.

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You'll Add Value Through

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- Preparing and managing Barkly Football League match day operations
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- Developing and delivering participation plans for the Barkly region
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- Supporting the development of junior and youth football pathways
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- Administering competitions in line with the National Policies Handbook and Barkly Football League By-Laws
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- Building strong relationships with AFLNT, league and club presidents, volunteers, committees and other key stakeholders
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- Driving umpire recruitment and retention across the region
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- Coordinating match day staff duties and rosters
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- Supporting consistent competition operations across the Northern Territory
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- Assisting with information for media activity relating to the region and competition
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- Supporting the delivery of Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy activities in the Barkly region
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- Helping identify local talent and connect players with academy programmes and opportunities
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- Working with schools, game development and remote teams to support sustainable participation, clubs, competitions and communities
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What You'll Bring

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- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
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- Experience working with volunteers, committees and community stakeholders
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- Strong organisation, planning and coordination skills
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- The ability to build trusted relationships across clubs, schools, communities and football stakeholders
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- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
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- The ability to stay effective and adaptable when priorities, tasks or responsibilities change
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- Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively without close supervision
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- Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
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- A valid Working with Children Check
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- A current Northern Territory Driver Licence
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Why you'll love being on our team

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At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters.

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This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect.

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We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow,



perform and thrive.

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What You Can Look Forward To

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- Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
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- My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
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- Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
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- My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
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- AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
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- 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members
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Everyone has a place here

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Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

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We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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Whether you're a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don't always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description.

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The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care.

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Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

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📌 Barkly Football & Collingwood FC NGA Lead (Tennant Creek)
🏢 AFL - Australian Football League
📍 Tennant Creek