At its heart, this is a football role.

You'll help develop football from the youngest Crocs through to senior level, supporting players, coaches and programs while strengthening the pathways that connect the whole club.

Port Douglas is a unique football community. The role requires someone willing to become part of that community and work closely with the President, committees and football leaders to build sustainable football programs.

Your focus will include:

Strengthening junior player development and pathways into senior football

Supporting the planning and delivery of football across the club

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 with the President and committees on football planning and seasonal priorities

Recruiting and developing volunteers to support football delivery

Strengthening football operations, governance and club systems

Building sustainable football programs for the Port Douglas community

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 Port Douglas Crocs and work closely with its President and committees.

You'll also have the support and resources of AFL Cairns' broader football and development network.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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

For Port Douglas, the right fit is particularly important.

We want someone who understands community football, can become part of a close football community and has the drive to develop players, coaches and programs.

You'll be comfortable taking initiative while also listening to and working collaboratively with the people who know the Crocs best.

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 player development and pathways

An ability to develop and support coaches

A commitment to growing women's and girls' football

Strong football planning and organisational capability

Initiative and an ability to work independently

An ability to work collaboratively with Club Presidents and committees

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working with and supporting volunteers

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 Port Douglas Crocs

Close working relationship with the Crocs 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 Port Douglas, the Crocs 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 •••• •004.

This is an opportunity to live football, become part of the Crocs community and help develop the players, coaches and programs that will shape the club's future.