ABOUT THE CLUB

As the pioneers of the AFL, The Melbourne Football Club holds a special place in history. Our legacy dates back 167 years, when we wrote the rules of the game.  We became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carry the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit.

At Melbourne, we’re proud. Proud of our rich history, proud of our values, with Trust, Respect, Unity, and Excellence at our core. Proud of our people, who live these values each and every day. Proud of our passion, our colours and our spiritual home. We’re proud to belong. 

Casey Demons Football Club is an aligned Club with the Melbourne Football Club and seen as an integral part of player development of MFC players and a great environment for the development of VFL listed players.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Club is seeking to appoint a VFL Senior Coach - Casey Demons in a full-time, maximum term capacity, commencing from November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to coach the Casey Demons VFL team and deliver a high-performance program consistent with Melbourne Football Club.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the Head of Development, the key areas of responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement the VFL Coaching strategy and program in alignment with the AFL program
• Provide strong leadership to the VFL group that encourages a supportive team environment consistent with the Club’s values.
• Work closely with the List Management team in recruiting and retaining talented VFL players
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all players and coaching staff, as well as the broader football department
• Act as a role model in creating a professional & disciplined culture for players, coaches and staff which reflect the Club’s core values.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are someone who has proven experience in a key leadership or coaching role within the AFL, or similar, with a strong understanding of the high-performance demands of elite football. You will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with excellent presentation, time management, and planning abilities, allowing you to lead effectively and build strong relationships across all levels.

You are someone who can manage, develop, and motivate both staff and players, driving consistent elite-level performance. In addition, you will also bring a data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate performance data to inform strategic coaching decisions.

You will be required to work on match days and other events which may be outside of normal business hours.

PERKS & BENEFITS

This position presents the opportunity to work in our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields, as well as AAMI Park, within the Melbourne & Olympic Park Sporting Precinct.

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our people thrive within a club that is committed to a standard of excellence and supported by a culture of wellbeing and balance.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

Melbourne Football Club is committed to and takes seriously its responsibility to provide an environment for children and young people that is caring, nurturing and safe. We expect representatives of the Club, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people, and support such an environment. 

This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.