Job Description
Aspley Hornets is seeking an experienced and passionate Football Manager to lead our football department across senior men's, women's, junior, youthandmastersprograms.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, this leadership roleis responsible fordriving football strategy, strengthening player pathways, managing football operations, supporting coaches and staff, and fostering a strong, accountable club culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and implement the club's football strategy and philosophy.
Oversee football operations across all programs.
Manage and support coaches, footballstaffand volunteers.
Drive playerrecruitment,retentionandpathway development.
Ensure AFL Queensland compliance, reporting and football administration requirements are met.
Build apositive,inclusiveandhigh-performance football culture.
Manage footballbudgets,resourcesandplanning.
Develop strong relationships with AFL Queensland, schools, community clubs,sponsorsand stakeholders.
About You




Senior leadership experience in football, communitysportor a comparable environment.
Robust strategic, operational and people management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience inbudgeting,planningandresource management.
Sound understanding of football operations,playerdevelopmentandpathways.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
QAFL, QAFLW or AFL Queensland experience.
Coaching accreditation or coaching leadership experience.
Experience supporting women's and girls' football programs.
Why Join Aspley Hornets?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Queensland's most respected community football clubs.
You will play a key role in developing players, coaches and pathways while driving sustainable football success both on and off the field.

📌 Football Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Football League - AFL
📍 New South Wales