Full Time
Based in regional SA - Northern / Yorke Peninsula
Outstanding opportunity to deliver quality footy program experiences
OUR VISION The game loved by all South Australians What You Will Love About This Job Based in the Northern and Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia, you will be a part of the energetic and hardworking team at SANFL spread around metro and regional areas delivering Footy across SA. You will be responsible for coordinating a variety of SANFL programs across the Woodville West Torrens and North Adelaide Football Club Country Zones.
These Programs Include Zone
Development – lead the zone participation strategy and deliver growth throughout Auskick, Club Football, new ways to play and Sporting Schools Evaluate program quality and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the participant experience and retention.
Administration – provide outstanding communication, program administration and support projects as required
Relationship building across all key stakeholders including the respective SANFL Clubs, Leagues, Clubs, Schools, and Local Government.
There Will Also
Be a Focus On The Following Collaborate with SANFL Community Program Leaders regarding specific focus areas including women & girls, multicultural, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island, disability and other inclusion programs.
Supporting both Woodville West Torrens and North Adelaide Football Club’s engagement and brand within the zones. Considerable travel across the region will be required and SANFL will supply a fully maintained vehicle. Our successful candidate will be required to reside in the zones and have program delivery responsibilities across afternoons / weekends, with occasional overnight travel. Please click here to download the full position description.
About You
Your enthusiasm and passion for the growing Footy is supported by experience and understanding of junior sport participation, and a demonstration of personal and professional development to grow relevant skills to successfully deliver the job. Your ability to foster strong relationships with schools and clubs will be driven by your delivery of quality footy experiences, support for volunteer workforces and professionally representing the SANFL and the SANFL Club brands. Your success in the role will be underpinned by the following: DHS Working with Children Check
Current South Australian Drivers Licence An empathy and understanding of Australian Rules football at various levels
Working knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Young Practices
Experience working with volunteers in a club sporting environment
Coaching and/or teaching experience
Experience in building relationships with key stakeholders WORKING AT SANFL Our people are the heart of what we do. We are highly collaborative, team first orientated and of course FUN! Working relationships are authentic and we strive for excellence. In an inclusive environment, we care for and support each other.
We offer some excellent benefits such as Footy Season Memberships, Wellbeing and Social initiatives and access to industry competitive leave entitlements. Applications close 14 June 2026 and should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Enquiries To People & Culture Team E:
[email protected] SANFL celebrates the lands throughout South Australia on which we are privileged to play our great game. We pay respect to all First Nations Peoples, past and present, and thank them for their generosity as custodians of Country. We recognise the profound contribution First Nations players, coaches, and officials have made to our game, we celebrate their heritage and culture and support their continued spiritual connection to Country.
We value their guidance in our endeavour to connect communities through the game loved by all South Australians.
📌 GAME DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - NORTHERN & YORKE PENINSULA CLOSES 14 JUNE 2026 (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
🏢 SANFL
📍 Northern Bruce Peninsula