Overview
About the role: This is a max term role (until approximately May 2027) in the AFL NT facilities team to drive and support the development and improvement of community football venues, plus work towards new and enhanced education and innovative venues throughout the Northern Territory to help grow our game.
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Applications Close: 5 October 2025
Note: The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. This includes screening processes to ensure the successful candidate holds a valid Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Our Organisation
The AFL works to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite – across states and levels. We put on the game, deliver events, communicate with fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and more. Our goal is to progress the game so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee stadium operations team
- Manage lease arrangements for TIO Stadium and other venues
- Oversee the day-to-day management of TIO Stadium
- Drive facilities growth planning in the Northern Territory and across LGAs
- Plan for recent venues and the upgrade of community facility venues
- Improve venues to meet standards around change rooms, lighting, and accessible facilities for players and umpires of any gender
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including state/local government and planning/infrastructure organisations, community clubs, and other potential partners
- Analyse AFL data and land availability to identify partnership possibilities for new ground capacity
- Collaborate with the AFL Facilities and Government Partnerships team to assess and prioritise opportunities
- Drive detailed planning for sites with potential, to support informed discussions around site needs, long-term usage, and maintenance
- Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role
- Support and contribute to the success of the broader team
Ideal Team Member
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or transferable knowledge/skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Strong experience in infrastructure/facilities development
- Strong stakeholder management including government (Local, Territory and Federal)
Culture and Benefits
- Play The Day Your Way – flexible working life
- My Development – on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – health and wellbeing program
- My Benefits – partner discounts and benefits
For more information, visit the AFL careers site:
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📌 Community Venues and Facilities Manager
🏢 AFL - Australian Football League
📍 Darwin