Careers

The AFL Barwon Commission is inviting nominations to fill elected position(s) on the AFL Barwon Commission.

Nominated candidates will be voted on at the AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 25 February at 6.30pm.

There are currently three vacancies available, with Michelle Gerdtz, Nicola Wojcik and Sarah Naylor not seeking re-election. Subject to proposed changes to the AFL Barwon Constitution, two of these vacancies will be filled by nominees from the Bellarine Football Netball League and Geelong Football Netball League Boards.

Nomination Requirements

All nominations must include:

• A completed nomination form

• A 1–2 page résumé

• A cover letter outlining the nominee’s skills and experience

Submission Details

Completed nominations must be submitted by Tuesday 27 January 2026 to:

Sean Atkinson
Commercial Partnerships & Communications Manager
AFL Barwon
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The nomination form and full position description is available below.

AFL Barwon Commissioner Nomination Form

AFL Barwon Director Position Description

AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region.

We are seeking applicants for voluntary opportunities that are ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in Communications, Media, Content Creation and Journalism within a sporting environment.

Successful candidates will work closely with the AFL Barwon team, contributing to communications strategy, supporting social media engagement, and creating content that showcases the energy and stories of the local football and netball community. 

Available Positions & Responsibilities include:

Barwon Bulletin Delivery

• Coordinate the production and distribution of AFL Barwon’s weekly communications, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and engaging.

 TikTok Management

• Manage the AFL Barwon TikTok account, creating content and growing the audience in line with the 2026 AFL Barwon Communications Strategy.

Feature Writing / Reporting

• Research and prepare feature articles highlighting key stories, players, clubs, and events from across the region.

Content Creation & Social Media Support

• Assist with content creation and scheduling across AFL Barwon’s social platforms, helping to tell the stories that matter to our community.

The work experience roles are voluntary and require availability for the duration of the 2026 Football & Netball season. The positions will primarily work during standard business hours, though opportunities for after-hours or weekend work may arise during peak periods.

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to be based from the AFL Barwon office located in Geelong, Victoria.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief explanation of your interest in this opportunity to Sean Atkinson, Commercial Partnerships & Communications Manager at AFL Barwon, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications will be monitored and actioned as they are received.