The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. The Club formed in August 1986, playing its first official match for premiership points in 1987. Our women's side played its first game for AFLW premiership points in February 2020. Since then, the club has enjoyed significant success, winning premierships in 1992, 1994, 2006, and 2018. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.
Working at the Club
The Club is situated in a state-of-the-art training and administration building located in Lathlain. You will have access to the onsite gym, pool, café, and plenty of free parking. Additionally, the club is close to public transport, shops, and restaurants. The Club provides a great team environment, with fun and exciting social events as well as:
Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners. Access to tickets for WCE home matches. The opportunity to be involved in the local community and support our charity partners. Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals. Access to WCE Health and Wellbeing Program. About the role
The role requires the Player Development Manager (PDM) to value players as people first and players second. The role is most effective when the prevention and promotion of health and wellbeing guides the actions of the PDM. Finally, the role requires a connector – a person who is an active, and strategic collaborator linking the career and personal development outcomes of the players with stakeholders.
The key accountabilities include:
Player Transition. Environmental and cultural wellbeing drivers. AFL-AFLPA player wellbeing priorities and programs. Relocation of early career AFL players. The AFL Industry Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027 and Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy are useful documents to gain insights into the context of the accountabilities performed.
Due to the nature of the industry and this role, there is an inherent requirement to work hours to accommodate a weekly schedule, including match days.
Our ideal person
This role will suit an individual with strong inter-personal skills who can build trust and respect. Additionally, you will have:
Experience in a well-being program. Experience in an elite or professional sport setting. Experience in the delivery of career counselling. Communication skills to create engagement in a multidisciplinary team and across an organisation. Value and understand diversity and inclusion principles. Experience in and/or an understanding of the elite player life cycle. Collaborative approach to the development and implementation of well-being plans. Current or the capability to build a network within the AFL industry, the West Australian business and education sector(s), and with the WCE host family network. Qualifications in counselling, well-being, or career development will be considered favourably. How to apply
Click on "Apply" to complete an application form via the Club's website. Please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role. Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications close at 12 noon, Monday 18 November 2024 .
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People
WCE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care who access activities, programs, services, or facilities for which the club is responsible for.
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