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JOB ALERT - AFL Barwon Football Operations Lead

14 July 2025

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and motivated person to manage all operational and strategic facets of Football in the AFL Barwon Region.

The Football Operations Lead is responsible for the delivery, management and oversight of all football competitions and football operations across the AFL Barwon region. This role is a key driver of competition integrity, planning, stakeholder relationships and the successful coordination of regular season and finals competitions.

Reporting to the Region General Manager, the successful applicant will require:

  • Strong knowledge of community football operations and governance
  • Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in competition management systems and digital tools
  • Demonstrated leadership in operational delivery and stakeholder management
  • Commitment to community sport, inclusion and integrity

If this sounds like a position for you, please email your resume and a bried cover letter to AFL Barwon Region General Manager, Lisa Patterson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications close at 5pm Thursday July 31st however they will be monitored as they are received.

The AFL Barwon Football Operations Lead position description can be found here.