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Careers at the St Kilda Football Club represent a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culture, where we recognise every individual impacts team success. It’s a place where we lift, support, and challenge each other to be greater. And in that pursuit of greatness, we embrace the grit our journey requires.
The Club is at a pivotal moment in its history. With our AFL and AFLW programs building the Club into a new era, there is a palpable sense of excitement and possibility. This is an extraordinary time to join the team, as we implement a newly developed 5-year transformational strategy that will shape our future. As part of this transformation, we are building a legacy—and the timing of this opportunity is unprecedented.
This is your opportunity to make an impact that extends beyond the present, contributing to a legacy that will resonate through the generations.
At St Kilda, we understand who we represent, and the privileged position we hold as custodians of a football club built on more than 150 years of history. We’re committed to growth, improvement, and innovation, and we’re excited to bring new talent into the inner sanctum to help us reach these ambitious goals.
Job Description
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Data Infrastructure & Technology, this role is central to ensuring our football and corporate operations run seamlessly, securely and efficiently. You will deliver Level 2/3 technical support across the Club while contributing hands-on across infrastructure, cybersecurity, network administration and project delivery.
From supporting match-day technology and critical systems, to managing cloud and on-premise environments, you will play a vital role in enabling performance — on and off the field.
At the core of this role is ownership of the Club’s core infrastructure, user support and cybersecurity posture. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a small, high-performing IT environment and enjoys taking ownership across diverse technical domains.
You will:
- Deliver Level 2/3 technical support services, resolving complex incidents and service requests, while contributing to Level 1 support where required
- Provide on-ground technical support during select game days and Club events to ensure match-day systems, connectivity and communications operate seamlessly
- Manage and maintain the Club’s on-premise and cloud infrastructure including Microsoft 365, Azure AD, virtualised server environments, NAS/SAN storage, networking equipment and security platforms
- Coordinate deployment, configuration and patch management across Windows, Linux and macOS environments
- Implement and enhance endpoint protection, MFA, device compliance and broader cybersecurity controls
- Develop and test backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity
- Manage network infrastructure across two sites including Wi-Fi, switching, firewalls, VLAN segmentation and VPN services
- Lead or support infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations and technology rollouts aligned to strategic objectives
- Partner with vendors, AFL technology stakeholders and service providers to deliver compliant, future-ready solutions
- Create documentation, knowledge base articles and SOPs to enhance efficiency and user self-service
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
- An excellent communicator who can translate technical concepts into practical language for colleagues
- Team-oriented, collaborative with a service-first mindset, demonstrating a genuine commitment to supporting football and administration operations
- A proactive problem solver who identifies risks and implements sustainable solutions before issues impact operations
- Adaptable, dependable and flexible, including occasional out-of-hours support for match-day operations
What you need
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in IT support or systems/network administration
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AD and Windows Server environments
- Networking and firewall fundamentals (ideally Cisco Meraki)
- Endpoint management experience (Intune, JAMF or similar)
- VMware ESXi virtualisation experience and some Linux exposure
- Valid Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
What we offer
- Fantastic culture of grounded people, passionate about what they do
- Hybrid working, with 3 Connect Days at RSEA Park per week and the balance worked as needed by role
- On site LINTON STREET café
- Free access to Gym & Aquatics Facilities at our Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing
- Access to x2 General Admission tickets to every Saints home game @ Marvel
- Free parking onsite
- Bring your Pet to Work Fridays!
- Paid Wellbeing days – time off to relax & recharge
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for primary carers (2 weeks for secondary carers)
- Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise
- Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BALANCE products
- Saints-only Linen House product pricing
- Discounted movie tickets through Hoyts
Our Mantras
Excellence in everything we do.
+ In equal parts, support and challenge each other to be greater.
+ Lead the way in pursuing innovation and positive impact.
+ Lift from within to challenge what’s possible, and what we can do better
Team-based approach always.
+ Recognise every individual impacts team success.
+ Harness the power of collaboration and diverse voices.
+ Communicate to optimise effort and impact
Building an enduring legacy.
+ As trusted custodians, represent the Club, members and fans with pride and purpose.
+ Leave a stronger Club for tomorrow, than the one you inherited today.
+ Protect, and pass on, a place of belonging for future Saints.
If you connect with our Mantras, who the Saints are and where we are headed, this a brilliant opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Administrator who combines strong technical capability with a service-first mindset.
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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
To apply
Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with St Kilda Football Club, why you would be an attribute to our culture and how your skills/experience would be attributes to the position.
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 27 March 2026. Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.
The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.
We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and fostering a “child safe” culture. It is essential that anyone involved with the St Kilda Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment.
