The Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the Australian sports industry, with a proud history and strong values.  Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking a Community Officer to join our Community team.

Reporting directly to the Community Manager, you will be responsible for:

•    Managing the delivery and growth of the club’s ‘Flying Squad’ activities, including considerable match-day and weekend commitments in schools, AusKick Centres, Junior Football Clubs and AFL venues.
•    Coordinating of the community departments ticketing, donations and player requests in line with both the Fan Development and Community strategies
•    Coordinating all aspects of the Melbourne Airport and EDFL/RDFL partnership including club training, talent camps and coaching masterclass
•    Supporting a range of club partnerships and projects, including the community online auction and the North-West Indigenous Football
•    Assisting the club’s Multicultural team to deliver meaningful and appropriate program experiences to CALD communities

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

•    Demonstrated experience working with young people and managing volunteers
•    Demonstrated experience in delivering clinics or skills sessions within a sporting context
•    Demonstrated experience in the delivery of football or sport development programs
•    Highly developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
•    Experience in working with people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD).
•    Demonstrated strong project management skills
•    Australian Drivers License


To apply in strict confidence or seek a position description, please send your application to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au quoting ref CO1001