• Want to work in the sporting industry?
  • Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment?
  • Do you have an analytical mind and are keen to help grow football to be the game for all Western Australians?

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 football family, you will love what you do and the people you work with.

 

About the role: 
 

The Community Venues Coordinator plays a key role within the Facilities and Government Relations team, responsible for supporting the development and improvement of community football facilities across Western Australia, and the implementation of the WA Football (WAF) Strategic Facilities Plan 2020-2030 and 2025 Half Time Report priorities. The role is accountable for tracking and reporting progress against the strategy’s objectives (percentage of compliant facilities, gender equity improvements, co-investment secured, etc).

 


Key Focus Areas: 

Identify and advocate for new facilities and for the upgrades of existing community facility venues.
Drive the improvement of community venues so that they meet the AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines regarding changing areas, lighting levels and availability of access for both players and umpires of any gender.
Maintain the Sports Facility Auditor tool and drive the annual audit program to ensure up to date data is accessible.
Provide support to Local Governments and clubs preparing funding submissions for facility improvements; and
Maintain the working operations of the WAF head office.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE THE POSITION: (Essential or Desirable)

  • Strong attention to detail and relationships management (E)
  • Experience working with external stakeholders (E)
  • Experience coordinating funding and grant applications (E)
  • Knowledge and experience of infrastructure planning and processes (E)
  • Higher education/tertiary degree in relevant area (D)
  • Experience in Infrastructure/Facilities, or State and local Government Environments (D)
  • Experience working in sport or another not-for-profit environment (D)
  • Strong advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills with various stakeholders (D)
  • Knowledge of/exposure to the West Australian football industry (D)

 

Why work for us:

We facilitate an infectious culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience. Some of our benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Access to on site gym
  • 2 extra weeks of leave for football facing roles
  • Free parking
  • Company laptop
  • Phone allowance
  • Fuel allowance
  • Birthday leave
  • EAP service
  • Salary Packaging 
  • Access to professional development
  • Social Club activities

     

Apply now!

A full detailed Position Description is available upon request by emailing hr@wafootball.com.au. We encourage you to visit our website https://www.wafootball.com.au/

Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting.

Applications close Friday 27th February 2026. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months) and Drivers Licence.