Kickstart Your Career with a Traineeship!

If you’re a recent school leaver, we have the perfect traineeship opportunity for you! This is your chance to get paid, gain hands-on experience and earn a nationally recognised qualification.

About the Host Employer

AFL NSW/ACT is the governing body responsible for the development and growth of Australian Rules Football across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Through community football competitions, school programs, participation initiatives such as NAB AFL Auskick and AFL Superkick, and talent pathway programs, AFL NSW/ACT works to create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the game. Committed to fostering inclusive, secure and thriving communities, AFL NSW/ACT plays a vital role in growing participation, supporting clubs and volunteers, and developing the next generation of players, coaches, officials and administrators across the region.

The Role on Offer The Participation & Community Football Trainee role provides an entry pathway for a developing professional to build practical experience in community sport delivery, stakeholder engagement and community football competition operations across NSW/ACT. The role combines supervised program delivery, administrative and operational assistance to local AFL competitions and career development, and is suited to someone who demonstrates initiative, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn new technology and systems.

This position will commence at the beginning of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the delivery of AFL participation programs, including Auskick, Superkick and school-based initiatives.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and delivery of community football competitions, programs and events.
- Build positive relationships with schools, clubs, teachers, volunteers, umpires and other key stakeholders.
- Provide match-day support, including updating scores, results and ladders through PlayHQ.




- Assist with competition administration, match paperwork, record keeping and database management through PlayHQ and OfficialsHQ.
- Support umpire appointments and related administrative processes.
- Contribute to social media, website updates and promotional activities to increase participation in community football.
- Provide operational support at games, events and programs to ensure a positive participant experience.
- Undertake general administrative duties and support the Community Football and Participation & Programs teams as required.

What We’re Looking For We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with strong time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow processes effectively. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with a range of stakeholders, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. An interest in community football and sport administration is highly desirable, along with a willingness to learn new systems and technologies.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends during the football season is essential, and experience with digital platforms such as PlayHQ will be highly regarded, although not required.

A current Working with Children's Check will be required prior to commencement.

Why do a Traineeship?

- Paid employment, earn while you learn
- Fully funded nationally recognised Certificate III or IV qualification
- Gain real-world, hands-on industry experience
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced supervisors
- Dedicated Employment Coach, and Mentor for Indigenous candidates

This role is suitable for recent secondary school leavers. Applicants are encouraged to clearly outline their skills, experience and suitability for this traineeship in their application. Apply today and start building a career you can be proud of!

AFL SportsReady is a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping young Australians develop careers through traineeships, cadetships, direct employment and educational opportunities.

📌 Participation & Community Football Trainee - AFL NSW/ACT (Tamworth)
🏢 AFL SportsReady
📍 Tamworth