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Netball Competition Coordinator – Applications Open

28 September 2026

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and motivated person(s) to operate within the AFL Barwon Junior Netball midweek competitions for the 2026/27 Summer Competitions.

The Netball Competition Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating all onsite venue requirements for the AFL Barwon Junior Netball midweek competitions. The AFL Barwon Junior Netball competitions are run across Tuesday and Friday evenings at multiple venues. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for liaising with key stakeholders, clubs, netball umpires, AFL Barwon staff and other valuable groups present at our midweek competitions.

Reporting to the Netball Coordinator, the successful applicant will require: 

  • Experience around netball competitions and their procedures.
  • Excellent verbal communications skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in volunteer management.
  • Experience in conflict management and skills to deescalate difficult situations.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously.
  • Demonstrated capacity to plan and schedule differing work demands for oneself and the team to meet deadlines for multiple tasks in a variety of work areas.
  • Ability to collect paperwork from nominated point before attending varying venues across the Geelong Region.
  • Ability to set up netball competition needs (post pads, tables etc.)
  • A valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Experience operating PlayHQ or Netball Connect programs, relevant tertiary qualifications and a current first aid certificate are desirable but not essential. 

If this sounds like a position for you, please email a cover letter and your resume to Sophie Allison (Head of Netball) – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with applications closing on COB Thursday 1st October 2026.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close sooner than the advertised close date. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Netball Competition Coordinator

REPORTS TO

Netball Coordinator

DEPARTMENT

Netball Operations 

Our Purpose

AFL Barwon is here to support the passion of our stakeholders, through responsible governance and professional leadership, to deliver a thriving competition and sporting community.

 

Our Values

People and Culture Objective

 

 

 

·      Transparent & Fair

·      Accessible & Inclusive

·      Collaborative

·      Strong & Courageous

·      Progressive & Proactive 

Attract, develop and retain quality people and develop a high-performance culture in line with AFL Barwon’s key objectives and values 

Overview of Role

Reporting to the Netball Coordinator this role has two key focus areas: 

·      Operational competition coordination of the midweek junior netball competition venues.

·      Competition management and administration support at the specified midweek junior netball competition venues. 

 

This role is open to candidates seeking part-time or casual work.

 

This position is only for the duration of the 2025-26 AFL Barwon Junior Netball Summer Competition.

 Netball Competition Coordinator

Responsible To:

Head of Netball

Reporting To:

Netball Coordinator

Direct Reports:

N/A

Other Key Relationships:

AFL Barwon Clubs, AFL Barwon Netball Mentors & Umpires, AFL Barwon staff and more.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties. In many cases, a duty will necessitate consultation with the Netball Coordinator.

 

General Objectives

1.

Collect paperwork and competition pack from nominated location, set up & pack up office and umpire rooms prior to and at the conclusion of each evening

2.

Prepare match administration requirements such as setting up clipboards with scoresheets and vote cards (as required).

3.

Complete competition management tasks such as score entry, media votes, central timing, scoresheet adjustments and other administration responsibilities.

4.

Accurately recording any discrepancies or governance issues for follow up by the Netball Coordinator.

5.

Manage any potential stakeholder conflict and keep detailed records.

6.

Appropriate and timely response to any problems or injuries that may arise.

7.

Report on the evening’s events to the netball coordinator and umpire coordinator.

8.

Manage inventory requirements such as game balls, stationery, and ice packs.

9.

Checking in and directing of AFL Barwon Netball umpires to courts.

10.

Coordinating & liaising with AFL Barwon Netball umpire mentors.

11.

Other supporting roles as required through league finals/other occasions by negotiation.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Remuneration

An hourly rate will be communicated with the successful applicant depending upon experience and aligning to the Sporting Organisations Award. 

 

An annual review process regarding performance will be undertaken by AFL Barwon.

Hours of Employment

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with the hours of employment. 

 

This role will generally operate on Tuesday and Friday evenings, commencing at either 3:30pm or 4pm, concluding between 7pm and 9:30pm.

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