VFLW Property Assistant

*This role is a two day per week contractor role* About the Collingwood Football Club Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892. Local residents, community and business leaders and politicians all hoped that having theirownfootball club could help bring a measure of pride to a downtrodden suburb. In 2025, CFC is one of the great icons of Australian sport. Our history spans 130 years, 16 premierships and more finals appearances than any other club. Most importantly, Collingwood has grown from being a football club to a sports club with a commitment to our community. The opportunity Reporting to the Women's Football Operations Coordinator and Property Manager, the VFLW Property Assistant will support the Women’s Football program by managing uniforms, equipment, and training setups, ensuring all property and game‑day requirements are met. This role plays a key part in maintaining operational efficiency and delivering a professional environment for players and staff. Key responsibilities include: General Preparation and washing of women’s uniform and equipment Pump footballs Set up VFLW Training – cones, footballs, Water Bottles Pack down of VFLW training equipment Washing and drying VFLW uniform / towels / treatment towels Maintenance of property area Maintenance of Green Turf Printing Guernsey’s where required Gameday Tasks Set up gameday areas (ie. Changerooms / Medical Rooms / Team Bench) Assist Women’s Football Operations Coordinator in the management of SEDA Students Put out uniform Fill up drink bottles Make ice bags Set up Locker Signs Stick up Pre-game Timings Set up Team Meeting Area Bring Matchday Footballs Collect and set up Post Match Meals About you To be successful as the VFLW Property Assistant , you will have: Strong Organizational Skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks like uniform preparation, equipment setup, and game‑day logistics efficiently. Attention to Detail in ensuring everything from changeroom preparation to uniform distribution is accurate and ready. Comfortable with manual tasks such as loading/unloading vans, setting up training zones, and moving equipment. Teamwork & Communication skills for working closely with coaches, operations staff, and SEDA students to maintain smooth operations. The ability to adapt to changing schedules and ensure all training and game‑day setups are completed on time. Football Club’s are fast‑paced environments but you will engrain yourself into the Collingwood culture, remain agile, adaptable, and consistently champion our Company values of DO BETTER, SIDE BY SIDE, A NEST FOR ALL and FLY HIGHER. What we offer Access to state‑of‑art High Performance Gym Facility Access to Professional Development and Learning Development Courses Access to tickets to all AFL and AFLW matches Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade Opportunities to support with Collingwood community outreach and volunteer programs (Magpie Nest Cafe) Behind the scenes access to Match‑Day, including the ability to support in on‑ground activations To Apply If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organisation. Please send this application to *******@collingwoodfc.com.au. Applications close COB Friday 28 November 2025 (however, we may close this earlier if we receive a large volume of applications). Please keep reading… Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. We believe in being a Nest For All – we champion respect, diversity and inclusion to make our Club a safe and welcoming place for all. The Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. As an organization we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organization requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment. To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr