Talent Manager - Victoria
Core
Lead the development of a contemporary, high-quality Victorian talent system for emerging footballers, managing pathways, competitions, and representative programs.
Role type
Senior Talent Manager (Sporting Pathways)
Builds
Victorian talent pathway, AFL Talent League, Metro and Country representative programs
Domain
Sports management / Football (AFL) / Talent development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic leadership, competition management, player development, talent identification, stakeholder management, financial management, governance, data-driven decision-making, change management
Preferred skills
Experience in high-performance sporting environments, knowledge of player progression frameworks, ability to leverage technology and AI
Technologies
AI tools for program efficiency
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for the Victorian talent pathway; Lead the AFL Talent League (male and female); Support 12 Talent Regions in delivering player development programs; Oversee Metro and Country representative programs; Build and develop teams; Improve access and retention for diverse talent cohorts; Manage operational budgets; Lead coach development initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
