Join 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 opportunity The Indigenous Programs & Engagement Lead helps create meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to connect with Australian football.

Supporting the delivery of Indigenous talent and participation program, this role works directly with young people, families and communities to provide welcoming, culturally secure and engaging experiences. You will also represent the AFL through digital content and storytelling initiatives that celebrate participation, culture and connection.

What You’ll Own

You will support the delivery of programs that build participants’ knowledge, confidence and connection while contributing to broader Indigenous, diversity and football initiatives across the AFL.

You’ll Add Value Through

- Supporting the delivery of the Flying Boomerangs, Woomeras, AFL and AFLW Indigenous Academies, and Indigenous Futures programs
- Coordinating program sessions, activities, player engagement and the overall participant experience
- Facilitating engaging development and cultural education sessions
- Delivering interactive, football-focused sessions for children and young people across different communities and environments
- Leading participation and engagement activities that connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people with Australian football
- Building trusted relationships with young people, families, communities and relevant networks
- Helping ensure programs are welcoming, culturally safe and connected to community
- Representing the AFL through presentations, interviews, digital content,



vodcasts and other storytelling opportunities
- Contributing to broader Indigenous, diversity and football initiatives across the AFL
- Maintaining accuracy, professionalism and care across communication and program delivery

What You’ll Bring

- A high level of cultural competence, with demonstrated understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- The capability to create inclusive, culturally safe program and team environments
- Recent experience leading football, large community-based sporting or other Indigenous programs focused on improving outcomes for Indigenous young people
- Strong relationships and connections with relevant community groups and networks
- The ability to engage and connect with children and young people from different communities and backgrounds
- Robust facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate with a range of audiences
- The ability to engage audiences through digital content, interviews and storytelling
- A collaborative approach, sound judgement and a commitment to supporting shared outcomes
- Reliability, care and professionalism in a high-performing environment
- A valid employee Working with Children or Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check

Why you’ll love being on our team At 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 adaptable approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
- My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
- Play Well, our health and wellbeing program designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
- My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
- AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
- 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members

Everyone has a place here Our 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 .

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, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 13 November 2026

📌 Indigenous Talent Programs Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 AFL - Australian Football League
📍 Melbourne