• Permanent full time opportunity

• Digital Administration across our social channels + website/app

• Work with a passionate, creative and talented team

Are you an enthusiastic creative who is looking to be involved in meaningful, exciting, and engaging content, plus maintain the Club’s digital platforms? This is your chance to join Essendon Football Club (EFC) as we look to appoint a Digital Platforms Coordinator.

About the role

As our Digital Platforms Coordinator, you will produce engaging and entertaining content for the Club’s multiple digital platforms, including but not limited to website, app, and social media. You will also provide digital support to the Club’s multiple departments. Also, an understanding of the Club’s website and app is paramount to the role.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Agency, you will also:

• Be involved in the day-to-day roll out of all EFC content.

• Maintain and work on the EFC Website and App + write and produce written content.

• Contribute to all teams (AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW and VWFL) content.

• Produce content for Club events and match days.

About you

You will have a background in website and app management as your main priority. An excellent communicator who has a natural creative, sharp and strategic mind that can hit the ground running. You’ll pride yourself in your skills of Adobe Suite and your knowledge of web-based content management systems. Having design, writing and social media experience is encouraged, as well as having a sound knowledge of emerging platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Alongside your skills, you’ll have a strong work ethic and a preparedness to work irregular hours according to the demands of a professional football industry, including evenings and weekends.

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.

The Perks

Flexibility that Works for Everyone. Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither do we! Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and flexible hours.
Extra Time Off? Absolutely! On top of standard leave, EFC People get up to 10 additional leave days each year, aligning with Footy Department mini-breaks or at the discretion of our Executive Team.
Family Comes First. We know family is your priority, and it’s ours too. That’s why we offer generous paid parental leave for both primary and non-primary carers.
Fitness & Wellbeing Perks. Take care of your mind and body with our Wellbeing program, run in partnership with Converge. Plus, enjoy access to our state-of-the-art elite fitness facilities and heavily discounted access to Windy Hill Fitness Centre for you and your partner.
Level Up Your Career. At EFC, we never stop learning! All team members have access to the EFC Elevate Program, with face-to-face and online learning designed to support your professional growth.

And That’s Not All! Enjoy exclusive discounts from our Commercial Partners, plus two Flexi Home & Away memberships giving you access to all Essendon home & away games at Marvel Stadium and the MCG. Add in free onsite parking at our state-of-the-art HQ, The Hangar, and exclusive inner sanctum events and experiences!

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 tick every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t currently meet all the criterial, please still consider applying.

At the Essendon Football Club, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

To Apply

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately. Please include in your cover letter why you are a great fit for this role, and why you want to work with Essendon Football Club. Cover letters should be no more than one page, outlining what you can bring to this position.

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 employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

All applications will be treated with respect and confidentiality, and we endeavour to provide timely responses.

We politely ask not to be approached by recruitment agencies at this time.

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