Are you currently studying Exercise Science, Sports Science, Data Science or
Performance Analysis? This is your chance to join the Essendon Football Club as
an AFLW Football Analysis Intern, to ‘Don the Sash’ and join our AFLW team
based at The Hangar, Melbourne Airport.
About
us
The
Essendon Football Club – “The Bombers” – are a professional sporting
organisation in the Australian Football League, home to several teams,
including AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW and Wheelchair Football programs. But we’re more
than the game. At Essendon, unity binds us. We firmly believe that our strength
comes from standing together as One Club, embracing our rich diversity, and
uniting around a shared purpose. Our passion fuels every kick, every play, and
every decision.
The
essence of the Essendon legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of the
Australian sporting calendar, through significant events such as the ANZAC Day
and Dreamtime clashes, underscoring our commemoration and connection to
national identity. Our heritage sets us apart, shaping our ethos and inspiring
our journey. We strive to be better every day, pushing the boundaries and
relentlessly pursuing excellence. But amidst the intensity of competition,
respect remains paramount. We care about our impact on others, whether it’s our
teammates, opponents, or our community. When we ‘Don the Sash’, we do so with
unity, passion, excellence, and respect guiding our every move, Always Striving
toward our next triumph on the premiership stage.
About
the role
Reporting
to our AFLW Football Analyst, you will have the opportunity to learn the core
skills of football analytics. The role involves:
- Adopting industry standard processes for
capturing and stacking football vision
- Developing a working comprehension of
notational analysis using HUDL Sportscode (including Codewindow creation
and data capture)
- Hands-on experience with first and third-party
data sources, such as Champion Data
- Practical delivery of feedback to stakeholders
The
tasks completed in this internship are in line with the “Exercise Science
Standards” component of the ESSA Exercise Science Practicum requirements.
Internship
Program Details
- Placement Commencement Date: Monday 4th May
2026
- Placement Completion Date: Friday 6th November
2026
- Days Per Week: Approx 1-2 days
- Hours Per Day: 3 to 5 hours (approx.
120-140 hours across the season)
- Work Location: The Hangar, Melbourne Airport
(No remote capabilities)
About
you
Currently
studying an Exercise Science, Sport Science, Data Science (or related degree),
in their second year or later, with a university placement requirement,
you will be passionate about sport and want to be involved within an elite
sporting club. You’ll have a genuine commitment to personal growth and
development, with a strong desire to learn and succeed in a team environment.
You’ll be a self-starter who has excellent organisational skills and a passion
for performance analysis and/or data analytics.
What
we offer you
- Contribute to football analysis projects to
help practice your skills and gain invaluable work experience in a dynamic
and fast paced environment.
- Mentors to provide you with feedback, support
and career advice.
- Opportunity to build your professional network
while working with and learning from industry leaders and experts in their
field; and
- Gain exposure to an elite sporting
environment, being part of one of Australia’s largest and most successful
AFL Clubs.
Please
keep reading…
Research
shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the
criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check
every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet
every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat
and see if you could be a great fit.
We
pride ourselves on creating an environment of shared spirit of passion,
innovation, and inclusivity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we firmly
believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of how we do
business. We are united in upholding our Club-wide values and are consistently
setting the benchmark both on and off the field as we strive to win our next
premiership.
To
Apply
To
apply, please submit a cover letter along with your resume and latest academic
transcript.
Applications
close Friday 24 APRIL 2026.
With
our commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children
and young people in our care, we undertake several screening processes to
ensure this commitment is upheld. This includes ensuring all our people hold a
valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory criminal history record
check.
All
applications will be treated with respect and confidentiality, including timely
responses.
