AFL - Australian Football League

ABOUT US 

The AFL is an extraordinary force in Australia’s sporting, social and cultural landscape. Our game touches the hearts and souls of communities across the country and forges strong connections from the grass roots to the elite.    

Our people are passionate and united by a common purpose to progress the game so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities and are guided by our vision for everyone to love and connect with our game. 

As a values-based culture, we focus on creating a diverse, inclusive and safe environment where all our team can thrive. Our values play a pivotal role in bringing to life the culture we want at the AFL and we know that being part of a premiership winning team requires an environment that cultivates curiosity, innovation, and high performance.  

The AFL is committed to fostering and developing talent to be the future leaders of our industry, and the AFL Grad Program supports us in this mission. 

ABOUT THE GRAD PROGRAM

Based at AFL House in Melbourne, you will join an energetic and collaborative environment that promises to give you the very best grad experience and allows you to deliver real impact and contribute to the success of this iconic organisation. The AFL Grad Program aims to deliver an industry-wide, development rich experience where you’ll foster relationships and build essential skills for the future.  

You don’t need to understand the rules of Australian football to join the AFL Grad Program. You do however need to be able to work well in a team environment, have a passion for learning and an aspiration for professional growth. 

We welcome a range of diverse and educational backgrounds in application for the AFL Grad Program – it might be law, arts, engineering, marketing and communications, sports management, finance, commerce, data, technology, HR, health and wellbeing – the list goes on.  

Through a structured and supportive induction and development program, you’ll experience all the AFL has to offer, including: 

• A supportive community of like-minded future leaders 
• Insights from our AFL Grad Program Alumni 
• Industry immersions and access to uniquely AFL experiences 
• Access to on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and dedicated learning and development opportunities 
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – including collaborative office connect days 
• Access to Play Well the AFL’s health and wellbeing program to help you thrive in and out of work 
• A range of benefits, perks exclusive opportunities through our AFL corporate partners and friends 
• Flex cultural leave to support our employees to participate in culturally specifics activities 

More on our Grad Program and to hear from some of our Alumni click here. 

WHY US? 

The AFL offers a unique opportunity for grads of this program to build close working relationships, develop valuable skills and experiences and build an exciting career pathway in a speciality area of study/ interest.  

You’ll develop a deep understanding into the administration of our game and witness first-hand the excitement and dedication that goes into supporting local football and talent leagues, filling stadiums, broadcasting our game to fans and ensuring everyone can be involved in Australia’s game.  

This program will see you working on meaningful projects, from ideation to deployment, and provide you a truly supportive environment where your team and leaders will provide continuous guidance throughout this yearlong journey.  

EXPRESISONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN

If you are interested in kick-starting your career through the AFL Grad Program, we’d love to hear from you! Our expressions of interest are now open and your submission will ensure you are alerted when applications officially open for 2027.