Game Development Coordinator – AFL Cairns
Full-time | Cairns & Far North Queensland
WORK IN PARADISE.
GROW THE GAME.
Love footy?
Enjoy working with young people?
Want to help grow Australian football across Far North Queensland?
AFL Cairns is looking for an energetic and passionate Game Development Coordinator to join our football team.
For many young people, their first experience of Australian football comes through Auskick, school football or a community program.
This role is about making that first experience a great one and helping turn it into a lifelong connection with our game.
This is a hands‐on football development role.
You'll spend your time in schools, clubs and communities delivering quality football programs, building relationships and helping grow participation across our region.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Deliver fun and engaging AFL Auskick programs in schools and community clubs
Deliver school football programs, competitions and participation activities
Introduce more boys and girls to Australian football
Build strong relationships with schools, teachers and community organisations
Create pathways from schools and Auskick into junior club football
Support the transition and retention of participants into community clubs
Support junior football development and participation initiatives
Contribute to football carnivals, events and community programs
Work alongside AFL Cairns clubs and our broader football team
Identify new opportunities to grow the game across Far North Queensland
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for someone with energy, personality and a genuine passion for football and working with young people.
You might be a young coach or player looking to start a career in sport, studying sport or education, or already working in coaching, schools, sports development or community football.
What matters most is your ability to connect with young people,



confidently engage a group and create football experiences that make kids want to come back.
You'll ideally bring:
A positive, enthusiastic and engaging personality
Confidence working with children and young people
Robust communication and presentation skills
Good organisation and planning skills
Initiative and the ability to work independently
A team‐first attitude
Knowledge and passion for Australian football
Experience in coaching, playing, umpiring, education, sports development or community sport
Relevant qualifications or current study in sport, recreation, coaching or education, or equivalent experience
AFL coaching accreditation, or willingness to obtain it
Current Queensland Driver Licence and access to a vehicle
Blue Card, or ability to obtain one
First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain it
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares AFL Cairns' values of Community, Professionalism and Integrity.
WHY AFL CAIRNS?
It's an exciting time to be part of football in Far North Queensland.
We're growing junior football, expanding opportunities for women and girls, strengthening our clubs and investing in people across our game.
Our vision is to be the leading regional football competition in Australia, and our Game Development team plays an important role in making that happen.
You'll be at the front end of the football pathway — introducing young people to our game, creating great first experiences and connecting the next generation of players and families with our community clubs.
THE POSITION
Full-time position based in Cairns
Delivery across Cairns and Far North Queensland
Sporting Organisations Award – Coach Grade 1
Professional development and support through AFL Cairns
Hands‐on opportunity to build a career in the sports industry
Due to the nature of community sport, some evening and weekend work will be required.
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📌 Game Development Coordinator – Afl Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Queensland