Shape the future of our AFLW program

This is a role for someone who understands that list decisions define performance.

As AFLW List Manager, you’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering the Club’s AFLW list strategy. You’ll work closely with AFLW leadership to drive outcomes across contracting, recruiting and player movement, ensuring decisions are executed with clarity, precision and impact.

Where and how you can work

This is a role for someone who is comfortable operating in the detail but confident influencing key football decisions.

You’ll play a central role in delivering list outcomes across contracting, draft and player movement, working closely with AFLW leadership and contributing to the direction of the playing list. Strong understanding of AFLW rules, timelines and processes is critical, along with the ability to operate confidently within them.

The work is cyclical, with peak periods across draft, contracting and player movement windows. Outside of this, the role requires consistent planning, relationship management and oversight of list processes.

About the team

You’ll sit within the AFLW program and report to the Executive General Manager, AFLW.

The program is built on clarity, accountability and collaboration, bringing together coaching, performance, medical and operations to support a high-performing environment. Strong relationships and clear communication are critical, and this role is central to connecting list strategy with program execution.

About the role

The AFLW List Manager is responsible for ensuring the Club’s AFLW playing list is managed effectively and positioned to perform.

You’ll drive list outcomes across contracting, player movement and draft, while contributing insights to support decision-making.

What you’d be doing in this role today…

• Support the planning and delivery of the Club’s AFLW list strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives and performance priorities
• Contribute to informed list decisions through analysis, insight and sound judgement
• Oversee player contracting and movement processes, ensuring consistency, compliance and timely execution
• Lead coordination of draft and recruiting activities in collaboration with football staff
• Ensure all AFLW list operations are managed accurately and in line with AFLW rules and requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for AFLW list management matters, building trusted relationships across the football program and wider industry

You’d be a great fit if you…

• Bring experience in AFL or AFLW list management, recruiting or a similar environment
• Have a strong understanding of AFLW list rules, contracting and draft processes
• Are highly detail-oriented with strong organisational and administrative skills
• Can manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion

And a Bonus if you…

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience

What’s in it for you?

When you join the Adelaide Football Club, you become part of a high-performance environment driven by people, purpose and ambition.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the growth and success of our AFLW program
• Work alongside experienced football leaders and specialists
• Build your expertise in list strategy, contracting and recruiting

About us

Founded in 1990, the Adelaide Football Club has quickly become a cornerstone of South Australian football, combining a proud legacy with bold, forward-looking initiatives. At the heart of our Club is our people. We are a people-first organisation, and our success starts with who we engage. Our teams are supported with clearly defined roles, growth opportunities, and the resources to make a meaningful impact.

Other things to know

We make hiring decisions based on experience, skills and potential, as well as alignment with our values. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and we warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

The Club is committed to safeguarding children and young people in our care and creating a safe, supportive environment for all. Everyone who represents the Adelaide Football Club, regardless of role or level of responsibility, shares in this commitment. As part of this process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check.