About Us
Our goal here at the AFL is to enhance and grow the game across all states and all levels – from grassroots to elite. As one team, we put on the game, build participation, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, and collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. Our roles may vary but we are all united by our common goal, to leave the game in an even more extraordinary place.
Position Overview
This role is an AFLNT executive position responsible for the strategic development and implementation of programs across the Northern Territory. It will grow participation, engagement in remote communities / competitions, schools and clubs with an enhanced focus on engaging female and multicultural participants.
The role aims to:
- Oversee the delivery of all Game Development, Remote Projects and Michael Long Learning and Leadership (MLLLC) programs
- Evaluate and continually improve current programs while considering further opportunities for growth
- Focus on driving transition of participants into community club environments
Job Profile
Participation Programs
- Develop, implement and manage all Game Development programs
- Produce annual mapping documentation to support planning of key objectives
- Provide regular participation reports in line with AFL census requirements and manage the online reporting process
- Facilitate game development opportunities around regional AFL and/or NAB Challenge games
Remote Projects
- Develop community engagement plans for each community
- Develop a coordinated strategy around the future funding requirements of all remote projects
- Oversee the acquittal and reporting relating to funding partnerships
- Evaluate and continually improve offering including the development of new programs and initiatives
- Deliver recommendations of the Deloitte SROI report
MLLLC Education Program
- Oversee and support the execution of the education program within the MLLLC
- Oversee the acquittal and reporting relating to funding partnerships
- Evaluate and continually improve offering including the development of new programs and initiatives
- Support the commercial and programs team around a coordinated approach to future funding opportunities
Staff and Stakeholder Management
- Staff Recruitment – ensure quality and appropriate level of staffing to meet outcomes
- Facilitate Staff training to ensure all Development Staff are competent to deliver programs
- Coaching and motivation of staff with a results driven focus including periodic performance appraisals
- Frequent contact with staff; (regional, national and AFL house)
Financial Management
- Resource management – sufficiently resource to deliver programs and activities professionally within budget and funding guidelines
Our Ideal Team Member
Mandatory
- Formal qualifications in management required along with extensive industry experience – more specifically Sports / Business management qualifications an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from all areas of the AFL network
- Outstanding leadership skills and in particular the ability to lead a team
- Experience working with volunteers
- Demonstrated experience in influencing through high level communication and presentation skills
- Proven strategic planning, development and implementation capabilities
- Knowledge of education and community participation sectors
- Satisfactory “Working with Children” check (Ochre Card) from Safety NT or ability to obtain
- Due to the nature of the sporting industry must be willing to work outside normal business hours from time to time including evenings and weekends
- Northern Territory Driver's License
Desirable
- Experience in working with indigenous people.
- Sound knowledge of AFL or other relevant sporting environment
- Good understanding of AFL network and programs in the Northern Territory
AFL Values
Play to Win
We rise to every challenge and do what we say we will do – we own the outcome. We thrive on pushing the boundaries beyond what we have done before to achieve the extraordinary for our people, fans, partners and the community.
Play Fair
Respect, integrity, honesty, empathy and a great work ethic earns us the right to play.
Play with Passion
We love what we do. Passion, energy, fun and perseverance is at the heart of our sport and is what drives how we work.
Play as One Team
We work as one team because together we achieve better outcomes. We bring out the best in each other by embracing our diverse range of ideas, skills and backgrounds to achieve individual and shared success. We celebrate our wins and always have each other’s back.
Our culture
http://www.afl.com.au/careers/experience-extraordinary
The Perks
My Development – all employees have access to the AFL’s My development program which consists of on the job training, coaching and mentoring and formal learning.
AFL Staff Footy Memberships – easy access to the game, staff can share these with family and friends
My Benefits – staff have access to over 350 discounts with some of the biggest retailers and the AFL’s Corporate Partners
To apply
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Closing Date: Thursday 26 September 2019