Football Operations

Football Operations- Port Melbourne Chargers – Join us and build a legacy, together

In just five short months, we are proud of what we've achieved and excited for what's next. What we're most proud of is the community we're building, the connections we're making, and the culture we're creating.

In our inaugural year, we launched
Charging Forward
— our first
strengths-based, off-field leadership program
, and a first for community football clubs. This program has brought together our player leaders, coaches, and committee to understand their individual and collective strengths, align on our purpose, and keep building our leadership strengths that will deliver the future.

Charging Forward
is more than a program — it's the foundation for how we lead, connect, and grow. It's also the
first step in co-creating our three-year strategy
, a roadmap that will shape not just what we do on the field, but the culture, opportunities, and legacy we are creating.

With our community's input, this strategy will ensure the
Port Melbourne Chargers
is a premier destination for women's football — a club known for excellence, innovation, and community engagement — while remaining deeply committed to elevating women in sport and creating lasting change.

Both our teams made finals — a testament to the commitment, hard work, and belief shown especiall by our coaches and players, but also our committee and community. The feedback from our players and community has been simply amazing.

From day one, we have stayed true to our vision and mission: to build a legacy that will inspire change, elevate women in sport, and make a lasting impact.

And the best part? We are only just beginning — as our teams head into finals, it's time to ramp up our off-field planning and support. With just 240 days til round one in 2026, the countdown is on — and now is the time to get involved.

If you share our vision, mission and values we would love to hear from you.
Community, Integrity, Passion, Respect, Excellence
are not just words on a page, they are how we are making a real difference and central to all that we do.

Get Involved – Football Operations

Football Operations provides strategic oversight and governance of all football-related matters. This role supports the development of a high-performing football environment working closely with our Director of Coaching, enabling player development pathways, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strong alignment with both
AFL and VAFA strategies, rules, policies, and competition structures
alongside Port Melbourne Chargers Women's Football Club values.

As the Football Operations Committee Member, your responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Club's football program
• Oversee all football-related matters, including coaching and player development
• Ensure a structured development pathway for players and coaching staff
• Liaise with VAFA on football operations and competition requirements
• Manage recruitment, retention, and overall team logistics in coordination with the Football Manager
• Ensure PlayHQ compliance and registration processes are upheld
• Support development of football-related policies and risk management strategies
• Build relationships with junior clubs to enhance female football pathways
• Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning Lead, Football Manager and Player Wellbeing team to deliver a holistic athlete experience
• Assist with season planning, fixturing, equipment needs and ground access

We anticipate the time commitment of the Football Operations Committee Member to be 2–4 hours per week (with peak periods pre-season and in-season).

About You

As a strategic and committed leader within our Club, you'll bring:

• A commitment to the Club values of
  Community, Integrity, Passion, Respect, Excellence
• Understanding of AFL and VAFA strategies, competition structures, policies, by-laws, and rules (or willingness to learn)
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with players, coaches, VAFA and volunteers
• Capacity to think long-term and contribute to policy and operational frameworks
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work in a volunteer-based environment
• Hold or be willing to obtain a volunteer Working with Children Check

In return, you'll get:

• The opportunity to shape and grow a new football club with a clear purpose
• Be part of a welcoming community culture
• Make a meaningful difference in women's football
• Build leadership experience and expand your professional network
• Gain valuable strategic insight and hands-on sports governance experience

Interested? Send us a message or email Kerry , we would love to hear from you.