Careers

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region.

We are excited to welcome work experience participants into our team and provide a valuable learning and development experience. Our program is designed to give students or recent graduates real-world exposure to the operations of a dynamic organisation, hands-on opportunities to contribute, and the ability to explore different areas of our business.

What We Offer

As part of your time with us, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside a passionate and experienced team, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to our day-to-day operations. You’ll also gain insight into all areas of the business, including (but not limited to)

• Operations and Administration
• Events and Competitions
• Community Engagement
• Governance and Compliance

You will receive mentorship and guidance from team members across the Football and/or Netball department, helping you build both knowledge and confidence in your work. You'll also have the opportunity to attend meetings, events, and planning sessions to gain a broader understanding of how the organisation operates. Throughout your placement, we aim to provide an environment that aligns with your individual goals, while supporting the needs of the organisation.

Available Positions & Descriptions

Football Operations - Position Description

Netball Operations - Position Description

The work experience roles are voluntary and require availability for the duration of the 2026 Football & Netball season. 

To apply, please send your resume and a brief explanation of your interest in this opportunity to:

Head of Football - Sarah Naylor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Head of Netball - Sophie Allison (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 

Applications will be monitored and actioned as they are received.

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 22nd of October 2026.

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

The position description can be found here.

AFL Barwon is inviting nominations for elected positions on the AFL Barwon Board.

Nominated candidates will be considered by members and voted on at the AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 7.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre.

The Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL) and Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Annual General Meetings will also be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 6.00pm at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, prior to the AFL Barwon AGM.

The terms of current AFL Barwon Board members Megan Love, Ethan Vines and Lucy Cammiss are due to expire. All three current members will be seeking re-election.

Nomination Requirements

All nominations must include:

• A completed nomination form
• A 1–2 page résumé
• A cover letter outlining the nominee’s skills and experience

Submission Details

Completed nominations must be submitted by COB Wednesday 28 October 2026 to:

Kate Patterson
CEO
AFL Barwon
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The nomination form and full position description are available below.

AFL Barwon Director Nomination Form

AFL Barwon Director Position Description