• 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 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.

WA Football 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 WA Football 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: This role supports the WA State Academy Programs and staff to deliver a High-Performance Environment. This role supports the planning and delivery of all aspects of the WA State Academy Programs by creating great relationships with stakeholders within the football community focusing around engaging, connecting, and developing talented footballers and athletes.

Please note, this is a part time role (22.5 hours per week)

Key Job Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in the planning and delivery of all operational aspects of the WA State Academy programs
  • Support Staff within the State Academy Programs
  • Assist in the delivery of all training sessions, trial matches, camps, functions, and National Championship Games
  • Organise and distribute all State Academy program property and team apparel requirements
  • Maintain a strong working relationship and communication with Club staff and volunteers.
  • Assist in the delivery of Development Squad Carnivals 
  • Provision of accurate & timely communication (verbal and written) to all players/staff/stakeholders
  • Manage player database system

 

Experience Required: (Essential or Desirable)

  • Certificate IV Sports Development, relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional experience in similar role (E)
  • Excellent written and verbal communications (E)
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills (E)
  • Sound stakeholder management skills (E)
  • Ability to work outside of normal working hours (E)
  • Advanced computer literacy. (D)
  • Knowledge of the WAFC and WAFL/W Talent Pathways. (D)
  • Current Working with Children Check (or evidence of application). (E)
  • Current Western Australian Drivers License (C Class). (E)

 

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 here to be considered for shortlisting.

Applications close Monday 23rd March 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), Working with Children Check and Drivers Licence.