Reports To: Head of Analytics & Strategy
Term: 12 month fixed term, with the possibility of continuation
Starts: Early 2026
Hours: Full time, open to considering part-time (includes weekend game days)
Reporting to the Head of Analytics & Strategy, the Football Analyst is responsible for delivering key functions across Football Analysis, Match Day & Training Support, Collaboration & Reporting, Continuous Development & Process Improvement, and Innovation in the Field.
Elite execution in this role directly supports the playing group to be the best Saints ever. With our AFL program driving the Club into a new era, this is an incredibly exciting moment to join us. Recent list strategy and recruiting decisions have strengthened our position and set the foundations for long-term success, giving the playing group the talent and depth to surge forward. Complementing this is a highly experienced and stable coaching panel and Head of Analytics - leaders who bring clarity, high-performance standards, and a unified vision for what comes next at St Kilda.
You’ll be stepping into a high-accountability, standards driven environment where people are committed to improving performance every day. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a Club-wide transformation strategy, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the next chapter of an organisation more than 150 years in the making. If you’re ready to help shape the best Saints ever, we’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with coaches and analysts to translate gameplan language and scenarios into clear, data-driven insights.
- Develop analysis methods, reports, and feedback systems aligned to the club’s strategy and gameplan principles.
- Prepare and present content for team reviews and planning sessions, ensuring clarity and relevance.
- Manage technology during coach presentations (e.g., Keynote) and support communication of insights.
Match Day & Training Support
- Set up and manage match-day technology, delivering real-time data and insights to coaches on the bench and in the box.
- Capture, organise, and analyse training content to provide coaches with accurate footage and performance metrics.
- Oversee IT and analysis infrastructure to ensure smooth delivery of match and training data.
- Support efficient dissemination of real-time insights throughout the football department.
Football Analysis
- Provide high-quality performance analysis to support coaching strategy and player development.
- Lead collection, interpretation, and presentation of key performance data across matches and training.
- Integrate Sportscode/Hudl tools and data visualisation platforms to enhance analysis capability.
- Maintain and improve the club’s video and data systems for accurate, real-time capture.
Innovation in the Field
- Apply emerging technologies, analytics, and data science to improve decision-making and performance.
- Explore and adopt innovative methodologies from other sports to strengthen competitive advantage.
- Research and test new tools, including AI, machine learning, and automation, to advance analysis quality.
- Lead implementation of platforms that integrate data, video, and performance metrics into cohesive systems.
Continuous Development & Process Improvement
- Support implementation of technology-driven analysis solutions across the football department.
- Drive improvements in analysis workflows, ensuring best-practice standards in data collection and reporting.
- Contribute to development of new methodologies that enhance performance analysis processes.
- Represent the club in industry forums and PD opportunities to remain current on AFL and analysis trends.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Proficiency with Hudl Sportscode
- Expert technical knowledge of Australian Rules Football
What an elite candidate will also have:
- Tertiary qualification in a sports-related field
- Microsoft Office and MacOS productivity software
WHAT WE OFFER
- On site LINTON STREET café
- Free access to Aquatics Facilities at the Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing
- Free parking onsite & state-of-the-art gym access
- Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise
- Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BALANCE products
- Incredibly generous discounts on Westinghouse products
- Amazing discounts from our friends at Loewe televisions and coffee machines
- Saints-only Linen House product pricing
- Discounted movie tickets through Hoyts
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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 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.
