CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Port Douglas Crocs Football Club
You'll help develop football from the youngest Crocs through to senior level, supporting players, coaches and programs while strengthening the pathways that connect the whole club.
Port Douglas is a unique football community. The role requires someone willing to become part of that community and work closely with the President, committees and football leaders to build sustainable football programs.
Your focus will include:
Strengthening junior player development and pathways into senior football
Supporting the planning and delivery of football across the club
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 and developing volunteers to support football delivery
Strengthening football operations, governance and club systems
Building sustainable football programs for the Port Douglas community
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 Port Douglas Crocs and work closely with its President and committees.
You'll also have the support and resources of AFL Cairns' broader football and development network.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a
football person who is also a people person
.
For Port Douglas, the right fit is particularly important.




We want someone who understands community football, can become part of a close football community and has the drive to develop players, coaches and programs.
You'll be comfortable taking initiative while also listening to and working collaboratively with the people who know the Crocs best.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Strong knowledge of community football and AFL development pathways
Experience in coaching, football development, sports administration or community sport
An understanding of junior player development and pathways
An ability to develop and support coaches
A commitment to growing women's and girls' football
Strong football planning and organisational capability
Initiative and an ability to work independently
An ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committees
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working with and supporting volunteers
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 Port Douglas Crocs
Close working relationship with the Crocs President and committees
Professional payroll, HR and onboarding support through Cazalys Group
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
This is an opportunity to live football,



become part of the Crocs community and help develop the players, coaches and programs that will shape the club's future.
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 Port Douglas Crocs Football Club
🏢 AFL Cairns
📍 Port Douglas