Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Location: Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, AUCompany: Australian Football LeagueJoin the team shaping the future of Australia's game.This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football.Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.The opportunityThe Game Development Officer – Barkly helps children and young people connect with Australian Football through safe, inclusive and engaging experiences.Based in the Barkly/Tennant Creek Region and reporting to the Regional Development Lead – Barkly, you will deliver and support Auskick, junior football, school clinics, competitions and community football activities.Working closely with schools, clubs, families and local stakeholders, you will help grow participation and create positive football experiences across the region.What you'll ownYou will support the delivery of high-quality participation programmes and community football activities across the Barkly/Tennant Creek Region.You'll add value through:Delivering AFL participation programmes, including Auskick, junior football and school-based football activitiesLeading fun, age-appropriate and engaging AFL clinics for primary and secondary school studentsSupporting clubs and community football providers to deliver safe, inclusive and well-organised programmesAssisting with the planning and delivery of school competitions, gala days and community participation eventsSupporting event-day operations, including set-up, umpiring, scoring, timekeeping and pack-downOrganising,



maintaining and appropriately using equipment and programme resourcesWorking with the Regional Development Lead – Barkly to coordinate local priorities and respond to community needsBuilding positive relationships with schools, clubs, participants, families and community partnersCreating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for children, young people and community membersContributing to a flexible, team-first delivery workplace across regional programmes, events and initiativesWhat you'll bringExperience or demonstrated confidence working with children and young people in a sport, school, community or recreation environmentStrong communication skills and the ability to engage primary and secondary school-aged children, teachers, clubs, families and community stakeholdersThe ability to deliver fun, safe and inclusive participation activities for diverse groups and communitiesPractical organisational skills, including setting up activities, managing equipment and supporting event-day deliveryThe ability to adapt to changing tasks, locations, participants and programme needs while remaining calm and effectiveAn interest in Australian Football and a commitment to supporting the growth of the game in regional communitiesA collaborative approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed to deliver positive community experiencesA valid employee Ochre Card and satisfactory criminal history record check, or the ability to obtain these where applicableWhy you'll love being on our teamAt the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high,



backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters.This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect.We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.What you can look forward to:Play The Day Your Way, our versatile approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every dayMy Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your gamePlay Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplaceMy Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate PartnersEveryone has a place hereOur game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.Whether you're a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply.
We know great candidates don't always tick every box.
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description.The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care.Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, including ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid employee Ochre Card and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
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📌 Game Development Officer - Barkly (Australia)
🏢 Afl
📍 Australia