You'll work across junior, women's and girls', and senior football to strengthen development, support coaches, grow participation and create clear pathways through the club.

You'll work closely with the Club President, committees and football leaders to understand Saints' football priorities and help turn those priorities into action.

Your focus will include:

Supporting the planning and delivery of football programs across the club

Strengthening junior player development and pathways into senior football

Growing women's and girls' football and participation

Supporting coach recruitment, development, accreditation and mentoring

Improving connections between junior and senior football

Supporting player development, welfare and transitions

Working alongside the President and committees on football planning and seasonal priorities

Recruiting, developing and supporting volunteers to help deliver football programs

Strengthening football operations, governance and club systems

Helping build sustainable football programs that support continued success

PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

This position forms part of a new AFL Cairns initiative providing dedicated full-time football resources within our senior clubs.

Our aim is to strengthen football at club level by investing in people who can grow participation, develop players and coaches, build pathways and support the volunteers and committees who deliver our game.

While you'll be employed by AFL Cairns, you'll be embedded within Cairns Saints and work closely with its President and committees.

You'll also be connected to AFL Cairns' broader football and development network, providing professional support, resources and opportunities to collaborate across the competition.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a football person who is also a people person.

Saints has a strong football identity and history of success. We want someone who respects what has been built but is excited about developing the next generation of players, coaches and programs.

You'll need to build relationships, understand football and work collaboratively with the President, committees and football leaders to make things happen.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Strong knowledge of community football and AFL development pathways

Experience in coaching, football development, sports administration or community sport

An understanding of junior development and player pathways

An ability to develop, mentor and support coaches

A commitment to growing women's and girls' football

Strong football planning and organisational capability

An ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committees

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working with and supporting volunteers

Initiative and an ability to turn football plans into action

A commitment to AFL Cairns' values of Community, Professionalism and Integrity

A valid Blue Card

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time position

$80,000 per annum plus superannuation

2-year fixed-term contract

Employed by AFL Cairns and embedded within Cairns Saints

Close working relationship with the Saints President and committees

Professional payroll, HR and onboarding support through Cazalys Group

Professional development and access to AFL Cairns football resources

Connection to a broader network of football development professionals

Evening and weekend work will form part of the role

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through SEEK or email ••••@aflcairns.com.au with:

Your resume/CV

A cover letter telling us why Cairns Saints and community football appeal to you

Two referee contacts

Applications close 11 September 2026.

For enquiries, contact AFL Cairns at ••••@aflcairns.com.au or 07 •••• •000.

Saints has a proud football history. This is an opportunity to help develop the players, coaches, pathways and programs that will shape its next chapter.