This is more than just picking players.
It’s a once-in-a-generation chance to make history, working with our list and recruiting team in 2026, but also playing a key role in the development of the inaugural Tasmania Devils AFL program.
The Tasmania Football Club (TFC) is more than a football team. It’s a statewide movement backed by 211,000 founding members and generations of footy fans. As the National Recruiting Co-Ordinator of the Tasmania Devils, you won’t just help select players; you’ll help shape the spirit and identity of an entire state on the national stage.
We’re building something bold, something different, something truly Tasmanian, and we need a National Recruiting Co-Ordinator who’s not afraid to do the same.
The Opportunity
We’re not just looking for a brilliant football mind, but also for a modern leader; someone who is ready to break the mould, be challenged, and lead with purpose. You will assist in the development of a high-performance recruiting program from scratch; crafting distinct playing identification systems, embedding a culture of challenge and unity, and building resilient processes to allow selection of teams that reflect the pride, grit and spirit of Tasmania.
We’re looking for someone who values continuous development and is committed to building the capability of successful AFL recruiting team.
Who You Are
- You’re not afraid to do things differently.
- You embrace innovation, think deeply, and lead boldly, but always with humility. You
- know that recruiting is about character first. You listen as well as you lead. You
- understand that great football programs are built on care, trust, and connection, not
- just game plans and matchups.
- You are a brilliant communicator – clear, compelling and authentic. Whether you’re at
- the draft or in the thrust of trade period you know how to communicate, challenge,
- and energise those around you. You bring clarity, experience and balance to the
- group.
- You’re values-driven and vision-led.
- You see opportunity in a clean slate.
- You care about Tasmania, not just our footballers, but our schools, our towns, our kids and our future.
- You embrace and operate with a ‘One Club, One State’ mindset.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Scout and identify talent in games including AFL Academy & National Championships, U18 Male competitions around Australia including schoolboys and senior state leagues.
- Prepare videos of junior talent pathway players along with supporting analysis and assessment reports.
- Inform the club’s preparation and execution of the AFL National Draft, AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, and other player acquisition windows.
- Apply a data-driven approach using software and analysis platforms (Sportscode, Scout, Hudl) to assess and compare player performance.
- Co-ordinate the organisation and administration of player interviews including AFL compliance.
- Co-ordinate the data input and maintenance of specialist recruiting programs ensuring the most up to date and accurate data is available.
- Manage the maintenance of game schedules and scout allocations
- Build and maintain strong networks with player agents, talent managers, state leagues, schools, and AFL clubs
What You Bring
- Recruitment Experience: Minimum 2 years in AFL and AFLW recruiting and list management, including National Draft, AFLW Draft, and Mid-Season Rookie Draft involvement or Talent Pathway programs.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Sportscode, Hudl, and other recruiting technologies; advanced skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Pathway Insights: Strong knowledge of talent pathways in SA, VIC, WA and TAS, with well-established APS/School football connections.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Extensive, established networks with player managers, AFL clubs, talent managers, and pathway programs.
- International & Academy Talent: Previous experience recruiting international players (e.g., Irish) and NGA and/or Academy players.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance immediate list needs with long-term recruitment strategies.
- Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of AFL/AFLW competition structures, draft regulations, and player contracting processes.
Why This Matters
You won’t just be helping select players, you’ll be helping shape a story, and building a future.
Tasmania has waited long enough for its place in the AFL and AFLW, and our inaugural teams are critical to our success.
This is our moment. Let’s make history – together.
The Fine Print
- Commencing in March 2026.
- Your initial contract of employment will span a two-year period, covering AFL Seasons 2026 and 2027 inclusive.
- Salary Range $70 – $90K + superannuation.
- You will be based at our MSAC offices with opportunity to work from home regularly.
- There will be regular occasions where you are required to travel both to Tasmania and other regions as part of this role.
- The role will report to the Head of Recruiting, whilst working collaboratively also with the Head of List Management and Strategy.
