CareerPlan

Central Australia Operations and Partnerships Manager

Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-10-24 → 2026-11-12

Core

Oversee business operations and support Indigenous programs across Central Australia, including facility development, major events, and community-focused football initiatives.

Role type

Operations and Partnerships Manager (Sport/Community)

Builds

Football facilities, community programs, and regional events for the AFLNT Central Australia region.

Domain

Sports management, Indigenous community engagement, regional operations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Government and stakeholder relationship management, venue and event management, strategic partnership development, project coordination, financial acquittal management, remote location travel, liquor licensing

Preferred skills

Cultural capability with First Nations peoples, knowledge of Central Australia, experience in remote environments

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Build relationships with government agencies, Land Councils, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations; plan and progress community football facilities; support Central Australian football leagues with operations; contribute to delivery of AFL games and high-profile events; support Indigenous Programs teams; travel to remote and regional communities for engagement and staff development.

Seniority

Mid-level Manager