Grad Program (Feb 2024)

ABOUT US

The AFL Community plays an integral role in this country. We have a responsibility to have an impact in the community, by establishing positive connections and overall growth. While our core product is what most people see on the field, it is the work off the field, that we feel has the greatest impact.  Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone. 

To have an impact, we are fortunate to be able to attract the best talent.  Talent that utilises a range of skills, working together, to build and grow this brand.  

It is at this critical time that we launch “The Grad Program” as we look to find and develop the future leaders of this game.   

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based at AFL House in Melbourne, you will join a fun, collaborative environment that promises to give you the very best graduate experience and will allow for you to have a real impact on the success of this iconic business. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that you will see through to deployment.

This is a 12-month program, with a February 2024 start date. 

We want to ensure your development is catapulted quickly. So, we will ask you where you want to work and match you (and rotate you) with a business unit that compliments this. 

You will be given all the tools, support and access, to ensure you feel supported from day one. All we ask is that you come prepared to learn. Every day. Both on the job and with the support of the best-in-class training we have on offer. 

WHY JOIN US?

The AFL will offer you a very real opportunity to build a career in the area of your passion. 

You will be exposed to the areas of speciality within this business and develop an understanding and appreciation of why and how the game is so successful. 

This program will start with a comprehensive introduction to life at the AFL and will soon see you working on real business critical projects, with real deadlines. You will be matched with truly supportive leaders who will help you develop, provide guidance and ensure you feel successful. 

READY TO APPLY?

The following criteria are important to note: 

• You are a 2022 or 2023 university grad and ready to start your new role in February 2024. 
• You hold a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum Credit average (we will ask for your transcript). 
• Applicants must have Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Australian permanent residency at the time the application is submitted.
• You must be free to attend a half-day assessment centre in person in mid-September 2023.

We are open to your degree – it might be law, arts, engineering, marketing and communications, sports management, finance, commerce, IT, HR – the list goes on. We look for well-rounded candidates who have successfully balanced university, work experience and extra-curricular activities. Applicants should note that you do not need to understand or follow the game to be successful here. You do need to be able to work in a team and have a passion for learning, with a drive to take your own career forward. 

We offer a range of amazing employee benefits:

• Flexible / Hybrid working opportunities.
• Access to on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and formal learning. 
• Health and Wellbeing program centred around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace.
• Access to great benefits and discounts through our Corporate Partners.
• Access to AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG for permanent team members.
• Flex cultural leave to support our employees to participate in culturally specific activities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care. The AFL undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. Please note, employment in this position is subject to the successful candidate holding a Valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. 

The AFL warmly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. 

Please ensure you upload your university transcript along with your CV. You can do this under the “upload documents” tab as a part of your application too!