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The AFL Barwon Commission are seeking a volunteer director to fill a casual vacancy and to assist in the governance and oversight of football and netball in the Barwon region.

Our Purpose & Values

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 are important to us as they guide the way we work and our commitments to our stakeholders, partners and communities.

At AFL Barwon we strive to be:

• Transparent & Fair
• Accessible & Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Strong & Courageous
• Progressive & Proactive

For this casual vacancy, the following experience and technical expertise is required:

• Financial Expertise: Proven experience in finance, accounting, or financial management, ideally with CPA or CA qualifications.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Strong skills in developing and implementing financial strategies and budgets.
• Governance Knowledge: Understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities in a board context.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting financial data, reports, and forecasts to support informed decision-making.
• Audit and Compliance: Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory requirements, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Non-profit Sector Insight: Experience working with or understanding the financial operations of non-profit organisations.
• Technology Proficiency: Knowledge of financial software systems and emerging financial technologies.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a board, contributing to collective goals and decision-making.

A full position description is available at the following link

AFL Barwon Director Position Description

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Chair Michelle Gerdtz on 0409 416 779, Deputy Chair Ashley West on 0419 109 956 or P&C Director Mark Wilkin on 0417 125 539.

Please forward your 1-2 page resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5pm on Monday February 3rd, 2025.

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead in the Colac Region.

AFL Barwon’s vision is to be regarded as an accountable, respectful and progressive sporting organisation that is responsible for the continued growth of Australian Football in the Barwon Region by:

• Acting collaboratively in the best interests of the game;
• Providing strong leadership and effective guidance;
• Supporting participation pathways and development programs.
• Delivery of the AFL Barwon umpire coaching program, and
• Development of AFL Barwon (Colac) umpiring support personnel 

The Head Umpire Coach (Colac)is primarily responsible field umpire coaching and development and will oversee the whole Colac Umpire Coaching program in collaboration with the AFL Barwon RDOU in supporting umpire participation pathways and development programs, which promote inclusive, respectful and safe environments. The role will look to ensure Australian Football Umpiring continues to grow and maintain a strong community connection. The focus is field umpire coach delivery and supporting appointed Boundary and Goal Umpire Coaches in their coaching delivery. 

The Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac)forms part of the Head Umpire Coach role. Working with the AFL Barwon Umpire Department in collaboration with the CDFUA and CDFNL, the role will be the “driver” of implementation key initiatives into the recruitment, retention of umpires as directed by AFL Barwon/AFL Victoria’s strategy programs to ensure the continued growth of umpires in the Colac District Region.

The position is honorarium based.

The AFL Barwon Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac) position description can be found here.