Job Description

Game Development Coordinator – AFL Cairns

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Full-time | Cairns & Far North Queensland

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WORK IN PARADISE. GROW THE GAME.

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Love footy? Enjoy working with young people? Want to help grow Australian football across Far North Queensland?

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AFL Cairns is looking for an energetic and passionate Game Development Coordinator to join our football team.

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For many young people, their first experience of Australian football comes through Auskick, school football or a community program.

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This role is about making that first experience a great one and helping turn it into a lifelong connection with our game.

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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.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

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- Deliver fun and engaging AFL Auskick programs in schools and community clubs
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- Deliver school football programs, competitions and participation activities
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- Introduce more boys and girls to Australian football
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- Build strong relationships with schools, teachers and community organisations
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- Create pathways from schools and Auskick into junior club football
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- Support the transition and retention of participants into community clubs
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- Support junior football development and participation initiatives
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- Contribute to football carnivals, events and community programs
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- Work alongside AFL Cairns clubs and our broader football team
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- Identify new opportunities to grow the game across Far North Queensland
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WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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We're looking for someone with energy, personality and a genuine passion for football and working with young people.

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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.

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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.

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You'll ideally bring:

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- A positive, enthusiastic and engaging personality
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- Confidence working with children and young people
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- Strong communication and presentation skills
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- Positive organisation and planning skills
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- Initiative and the ability to work independently
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- A team‐first attitude
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- Knowledge and passion for Australian football
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- Experience in coaching, playing, umpiring, education, sports development or community sport
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- Relevant qualifications or current study in sport, recreation, coaching or education, or equivalent experience
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- AFL coaching accreditation, or willingness to obtain it
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- Current Queensland Driver Licence and access to a vehicle
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- Blue Card, or ability to obtain one
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- First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain it
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares AFL Cairns' values of Community, Professionalism and Integrity.

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WHY AFL CAIRNS?

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It's an exciting time to be part of football in Far North Queensland.

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We're growing junior football, expanding opportunities for women and girls, strengthening our clubs and investing in people across our game.

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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.

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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.

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THE POSITION

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- Full-time position based in Cairns
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- Delivery across Cairns and Far North Queensland
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- Sporting Organisations Award – Coach Grade 1
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- Professional development and support through AFL Cairns
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- Hands‐on opportunity to build a career in the sports industry
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Due to the nature of community sport, some evening and weekend work will be required.

📌 Game Development Coordinator - AFL Cairns (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 Cairns Regional