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 Barkly Football & Collingwood FC NGA Lead plays an important role in supporting football across the Barkly region, helping strengthen competitions, pathways, participation and community connection. This role is responsible for the administration of the Barkly Football League, across senior and junior competitions, while also supporting game development outcomes in the region. You will also coordinate local activations for the Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy, helping young people access opportunities to participate, develop and connect through football.

What you’ll own You’ll help deliver organised, safe and engaging football experiences across the Barkly region, working closely with clubs, volunteers, schools, community stakeholders and AFLNT teams. You’ll add value through:

Preparing and managing Barkly Football League match day operations

Developing and delivering participation plans for the Barkly region

Supporting the development of junior and youth football pathways

Administering competitions in line with the National Policies Handbook and Barkly Football League By-Laws

Building strong relationships with AFLNT, league and club presidents, volunteers, committees and other key stakeholders

Driving umpire recruitment and retention across the region

Coordinating match day staff duties and rosters





Supporting consistent competition operations across the Northern Territory

Assisting with information for media activity relating to the region and competition

Supporting the delivery of Collingwood Football Club Next Generation Academy activities in the Barkly region

Helping identify local talent and connect players with academy programmes and opportunities

Working with schools, game development and remote teams to support sustainable participation, clubs, competitions and communities

What you’ll bring

Strong administration skills and attention to detail

Experience working with volunteers, committees and community stakeholders

Solid organisation, planning and coordination skills

The ability to build trusted relationships across clubs, schools, communities and football stakeholders

Confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

The ability to stay effective and adaptable when priorities, tasks or responsibilities change

Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively without close supervision

Strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills

A valid Working with Children Check

A current Northern Territory Driver Licence

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 flexible 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 programme 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 job description. The AFL is committed

📌 Barkly Football (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Football League
📍 Canberra