• plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. Roles listed offer
    • A supportive team environment
    • Fully funded qualification
    • Support from a dedicated AFL SportsReady Employment Coach to help you achieve your goals
    • If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking
  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. Ideal Team Members have
    • a permanent right to work in Australia
    • recently completed secondary school (for most roles)
    • a positive attitude and enthusiastic
    • attention to detail
    • strong communication skills
    • (If you are customer-facing) a commitment to the delivery of quality customer service
    • good time management and organisational skills
    • the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. Other Job requirements

    You may/ but not always require (or be willing to acquire) the following before commencing the job.

    • Working With Children Check (State pending)
    • Police Check
    • Driver’s Licence (and sometimes own transport)
    • Police/ Criminal history check
    • Other ie. First Aid and CPR qualification
    • Some roles might require Surf Life Saving Certificate/ Community Surf Rescue Certificate

    Some or all of these key requirements may be discussed during the screening process.

Participation Operations Trainee – Yeronga (Brisbane)

Yuggera Country / QUEENSLAND

AFL SportsReady | Full Time 

Fully Funded Qualification: Certificate III in Business

Work onsite with: AFL Queensland
Job Commencement Date: 2026

AFL Queensland is home to over 200,000 participants, including those in the Northern Rivers region. Offering pathways from the introductory NAB AFL Auskick program to the AFL Masters Competition. AFL Queensland supports football at all levels, fostering growth and participation across the state.

The Participation Operations Trainee provides essential administrative and operational support to the broader Participation team across Queensland, allowing our on-the-ground teams to deliver exceptional experiences to all participants.

Key Responsibilities: The role will play a key part in AFL Queensland’s Participation Leadership team by providing administrative support across areas such as deployment and rostering of staff, AFL & AFLW NAB AFL Auskick Half Time games, school competitions and programs, and also our fleet of over 250 casual staff. Through supporting these areas, the position will be working across systems and platforms such as Deputy, Salesforce and the full MS Office Suite. In addition, the role also supports programs, projects and initiatives that support the broader team in an administrative capacity.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sport, is comfortable being based in an office-based environment performing administrative tasks, is proficient with technology, as well as being highly organised with strong communication skills. They will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team and bring a positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn. An interest in building a career in sport and an understanding of the community football and participation environment would be highly regarded. The trainee will gain hands-on experience with the holistic football participation ecosystem, while completing a Certificate 3 in Business. The role focuses on assisting and supporting the AFL Queensland Participation Leadership team who provide operational support to the broader AFL Queensland team.

National Training Wage from: $28,106 – $43,576, plus 12% Superannuation

This role is suitable for recent secondary school leavers

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