Graduate Program

Our grads will be supported by AFL leaders and mentors, participate in immersive industry-wide development experiences and have the opportunity to enhance job readiness, as well as personal and professional growth.

Through a structured and supportive induction and development program, you’ll experience all the AFL has to offer, including: 

• A supportive community of like-minded future leaders
• Insights from our AFL Grad Program Alumni
• Industry immersions and access to uniquely AFL experiences
• Access to on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and dedicated learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – including collaborative office connect days
• Access to Play Well the AFL’s health and wellbeing program designed to help you thrive in and out of work
• A range of benefits, perks and exclusive opportunities through our AFL corporate partners and friends
• Flex cultural leave to support our employees to participate in culturally specific activities
• You’ll also get to participate in a variety of unique AFL experiences.

These could include:

• Insights from our football department, elite umpiring team and game development experts
• Experience Marvel Stadium and behind the scenes of game days
• In-depth sessions with some of our key partners, including Champion Data
• Participation in working groups to support key football rounds including: Sir Doug Nicholls Round, Gather Round and AFLW Pride Round
• Experience AFL Club environments
• Opportunities to attend AFL events