Regional Football Specialist

• Want to work in the sporting industry?
• Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
• Want to make a difference in the football community?

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

• Our People
• Being our very best
• Our relationships
• Leading our industry

Working at WAF is more than just a job, you will be joining our WAF family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

About the role:

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Karratha, WA. The primary purpose of this role is to promote, develop and administer the game of Australian rules football across the Pilbara (and other areas where required) region with a focus on participation growth and retention. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering on the requirements of the annual operational plan
• Implementing and delivering programs in accordance with the Operational Plan and allocated budget
• Providing ongoing support and education to centres and parents to enable state and national participation programs to run effectively and efficiently
• Developing and, where required, leading Participation and Engagement opportunities in locations as identified by the Country Participation Manager (i.e. Superkick, Auskick)
• Promoting and supporting state and national school programs and competitions
• Supporting the delivery and coordination of club and community development opportunities, including delivering the Volunteer of the Year program for the region
• Supporting the growth of a range of programs including but not limited to junior football, female club football, All Abilities football, Indigenous and Multicultural programs, and Sporting Schools.
• Partnering with Local Governments, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), local clubs/leagues to support local facility improvement plans
• Managing the local facility audit on behalf of WAF
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with volunteers, business organisations, local media, other agencies and WAF / AFL staff

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and interact confidently with groups of participants and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop and deliver solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated strong Computer literacy, along with Social Media comprehension
• Willingness and ability to work after normal business hours and on weekends
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications
• Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure situations whilst achieving outcomes
• A self-motivator, who achieves results autonomously or via teamwork
• Sound customer/stakeholder relationship skills with the ability to communicate and influence these relationships.
• Current member of
• Demonstrated experience in Club and Volunteer Management and Training
• Ability to manage multiple budgets, financial reporting, and acquittal processes
• Current WA Drivers Licence
• WWC card or the willingness to obtain one.
• National Police Clearance or the willingness to obtain one.
• First Aid Certificate

Desirable:

• A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system
• A sound knowledge of the Pilbara football landscape
• Cultural Awareness Training
• An understanding of regional football environments within WA Football
• Level 1 Umpiring Accreditation
• Experience in training and development programs and course design

All applications will be required to present a current Working with Children Card and a National Police Clearance (no older than six months).

Applications close9am Monday 10th of November 2025. A full Position Description for the role is available upon request by emailing  Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.