Introduction

ABOUT US

North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us six premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.

We are proud to be the first sporting club in Australia to achieve B Corp certification – a recognition of our bold commitment to social responsibility, community impact and doing business for good.

Description

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

The successful applicants will complete a placement, alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals based predominantly at the club’s headquarters in North Melbourne.

North will provide an inclusive environment aimed at accelerating learning and enhancing practical skills required for the industry.

Key responsibilities and duties throughout placement include, but are not limited to:

- Assistance in the preparation and delivery of individual performance nutrition
- Resource development
- Assistance with hydration and sweat testing
- Food provision
- Literature search to inform best practice
- Work collaboratively with AFL and AFLW staff (coaching, fitness and medical) on athlete management during the AFL and AFLW preseason and season

Placement opportunities exist across our AFL, AFLW & VFL teams and with the potential for match day involvement if circumstances allow.





Placements commence early November 2026 until hours have been completed for placement.

This placement involves approximately 5-10 hours per week, with a minimum 1 day of training sessions during the week with the Club Dietitian.

Skills And Experiences

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be completing the placement unit at Deakin University in 2027 and studying Nutrition/Nutrition Science. The successful candidate is required to hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

North is looking for reliable individuals with a willingness to learn, who possess the ability to thrive in a team workplace, as well as take initiative and work independently when required. The successful applicants will be effective communicators who demonstrate a high level of professionalism and an exceptional work ethic.

Applications must include a cover letter (outlining why you are interested in the position and your career aspirations), a CV and a 2-3 minute video addressing the following questions:

- Introduce yourself and tell us why you are interested in sports nutrition.
- Where do you see yourself in 1 year, 5 years and 10 years time?
- Why are you interested in completing a nutrition/dietetics placement with North Melbourne Football Club?
- What would you bring to the role and how could you impact the program?

Once complete, please upload your recording to a video sharing platform (Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube etc) and include a link to access the video in your application.

If you have a passion for high-performance sport and the drive to succeed in the field, apply by 5pm on Friday, 2 October 2026.

📌 Dietitian Student (North Melbourne)
🏢 NMFC
📍 North Melbourne