About the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

More than just a football club, the Western Bulldogs has a long-standing history as the community club of the AFL. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is the club’s community arm that utilises the trusted brand of our football club to deliver life changing programs. At its’ core the Foundation delivers demonstrated impact in the areas of health and wellbeing, youth leadership, cultural diversity, social inclusion and community advocacy.

Across Melbourne and Victoria’s west, we reach over 20,000 community members each year including direct capacity building for over 4,000 participants in our targeted programs. This critical work is underpinned by a whole of Club commitment that is strongly supported by all three levels of government and a range of corporate and community partners. Our programs are independently and academically evaluated to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of our community, and we are always evolving our content and delivery methods to be best practice.

We strive every day to create an impact that inspires. More information about the Foundation can be found at https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation

We endeavour to create an inclusive environment where all are accepted and celebrated regardless of age, ability gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, we encourage you to apply.

Your contribution to the team includes

The Multicultural Youth Programs Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Social and Study Club and GOAL Mentoring programs, and the VU School Workshops, Ahead of the Game and Best on Ground workshops. This is a Part-Time (4 days per week), 12-month contract role. This role is also responsible for:





- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Social and Study Club, GOAL Mentoring, VU School Workshops, Ahead of the Game and Best on Ground programs, ensuring sessions are engaging, inclusive and aligned with program outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, mentors, schools, community organisations and program delivery partners to support program participation and impact.
- Promote Western Bulldogs Community Foundation programs across Melbourne and Victoria's western regions and support participant recruitment and engagement activities.
- Create culturally safe, supportive and youth-centred environments that foster participation, personal development, wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people.
- Monitor participant engagement, attendance, wellbeing and behaviour, proactively addressing concerns and escalating issues to the relevant Manager as required.
- Contribute to program administration, evaluation and continuous improvement activities, including maintaining accurate records, gathering feedback and supporting impact reporting.
- Facilitating program registrations and other administrative processes where required
- Development of program materials
- Supporting WBCF key events

Skills and experience

- Undergraduate degree or diploma in community development or health promotion (or similar experience)
- Knowledge and experience in community development, social work, multicultural/indigenous affairs, health promotion or other health related area
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal, and interpersonal skills




- Experience working with targeted populations
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, meet tight time frames, and to work with limited supervision

What’s on offer

- Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
- Generous salary packaging arrangement is available
- Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends
- Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
- Close to West Footscray Station with free onsite parking available
- Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
- Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted qualified training and development opportunities on offer
- Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases
- Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
- Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on 'Apply for this Job' & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 8th October 2026. With strong interest expected, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and looking to appoint promptly.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

📌 Multicultural Youth Programs Coordinator - 12 Month Contract (Footscray)
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