Game Development Officer

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

About The Role

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Responsibilities

An AFL Victoria Game Development Officer is primarily responsible for conducting general Australian Football game development programs within the school and community environments. Game Development Officers play a key role in growing AFL participation through the delivery of AFL programming to children. This role will include:

• Delivery of AFL Programs in Schools across Victoria
• Delivery of NAB AFL Auskick Program within Schools and the community
• Delivery of NAB AFL Superkick Program within Schools and the community
• Delivery of the AFL Nines program, including program set up, umpiring and supporting competition management
• Delivery of come & play activations and school holiday programs
• Conduct AFL Promotions in schools and the community
• Support AFL club-based activations where required
• Other duties where required

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

• Experience working with Children.
• Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively unsupervised and in a team environment.
• Well-developed verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Confidence and ability to deliver engaging and positive outcomes with a range of AFL programs.
• A willingness to work outside normal business hours such as evenings and weekends.
• Current Victorian Driver License with access to a motor vehicle.
• Satisfactory Employee Victorian Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.

DESIRABLE

• Tertiary qualifications or currently studying Sports Management, Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Recreation, Education or equivalent depth of experience.
• Established ability to bring together and coordinate a diverse range of stakeholders.

OUR CULTURE

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INTERVIEWS

If successful in receiving an interview, please ensure you are available for the interview date at the location nearest to you. Please see below:

Location

Date

Moorabbin and surrounds

Tuesday 21st January

Bendigo and surrounds

Tuesday 21st January

Warnambool and surrounds

Wednesday 22nd January

Werribee and surrounds

Thursday 23rd January

Ballarat and surrounds

Thursday 23rd January

Gippsland and surrounds

Friday 24th January

Applications Close: 12 January 2025

• Please note canddiates will not be contacted until week starting January 13, 2025*