Job Description

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- Do you have a passion for identifying and developing talented young footballers?
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- Do you understand the unique opportunities and challenges of developing talent in the Kimberley?
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- Do you want to make a genuine difference to young people across the region?
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About us:

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WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role for football throughout the State, while driving the overall development and growth of the game.

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We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our workplace is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

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Our values:

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Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

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- Integrity
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- Belonging
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- Growth
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Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

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About the role:

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WA Football is seeking aRegional Talent Coach – Kimberleyto lead the identification, development and support of talented young footballers throughout the Kimberley.

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This full-time role will be based in the Kimberley and work closely with players, families, clubs, leagues, schools, communities and pathway partners to provide high-quality talent development opportunities across the region. This is a 3-year maximum term contract.

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The primary focus is to holistically develop and support Kimberley footballers and increase the number of players participating in WA Talent Pathways.

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The successful candidate will identify emerging talent,



provide high-quality coaching and individual development support, and help players access representative and talent pathway opportunities.

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Central to the role will be a strong understanding of the Kimberley and the ability to build trusted relationships across its diverse communities. Player development will be delivered within a culturally competent framework that prioritises the wellbeing and development of young people.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Identify and monitor emerging talented footballers across the Kimberley.
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- Plan and deliver high-quality coaching and individual development opportunities for identified players.
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- Support players both on and off the field and connect them with appropriate talent pathway opportunities.
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- Build strong relationships with players, families, clubs, leagues, schools, communities and pathway partners.
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- Support players to participate in representative matches, carnivals and other WA Talent Pathway opportunities.
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- Work collaboratively with local stakeholders to maximise talent identification and development opportunities.
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- Support the development of local coaches and quality talent development environments.
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- Ensure all programs prioritise athlete wellbeing, cultural safety and child safeguarding.
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To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate:

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- Strong understanding of the Kimberley region,



its communities and key stakeholders.
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- High level of cultural competency and ability to build trusted relationships across diverse communities.
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- Strong understanding of talent identification, talent development and the WA football pathway.
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- Demonstrated coaching and mentorship experience.
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- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to work independently and effectively across a geographically dispersed region.
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- Experience working with young people in a safe, inclusive and development-focused environment.
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- Current WA Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.
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- Ability to effectively use relevant technology to support player and program development.
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- Gold Level AFL Coach Accreditation or equivalent advanced coaching accreditation.
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- Experience within WAFL, State Academy, AFL Next Generation Academy or other talent pathway programs.
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- Experience developing individual development plans for talented young athletes.
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- Experience developing and mentoring coaches.
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- All applications will be required to present a current Working with Children Check and meet WA Football's child safeguarding requirements.
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- A full Position Description for the role is available upon request.
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- WA Football reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date.
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Applications close5.00pm Wednesday the 9th of September 2026.

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We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

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All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months), Working with Children's Card and valid Drivers Licence.

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📌 WA Football Regional Talent Coach - Kimberley (Wyndham)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
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