ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Executive General Manager – Women’s Football is responsible for leading the Club’s AFLW team to sustained finals contention and premiership competitiveness through enacting a clear vision, championing a Values and Purpose-led culture and holding elite performance standards. The Executive General Manager – Women’s Football is ultimately accountable for program leadership and governance, football success, elite performance systems, list strategy and recruitment and best-practice systems, processes and data, all of which contribute to delivering on-field outcomes and off-field impact aligned to our Club’s purpose of Belonging, Thriving and Winning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead AFLW program strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with Club purpose and values, and compliance with AFL/AFLW rules.
- Drive football success by overseeing coaching, high performance, and medical functions to deliver elite preparation and player development.
- Champion an elite performance culture that sets high standards, fosters psychological safety, and promotes a team-first, winning environment.
- Manage list strategy and recruitment to build a competitive playing list and strengthen talent identification and development pathways.
- Implement robust systems and data governance to support performance reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance requirements.
- Enhance the Club’s brand and community impact through partnerships that grow AFLW audiences, engagement, and revenue.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with AFL, AFLPA, Board, partners, and media, providing regular reporting and representation.
- Develop players and staff by investing in leadership growth and continuous professional development on and off the field.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Significant leadership experience in elite football/high performance programs (AFL/AFLW preferred) with a track record of leading leaders, building winning cultures and delivering results.
- Deep knowledge of AFLW player movement, list rules, contracts and compliance under the AFL/AFLW CBA and AFLW Competition Rules.
- Proven capability in strategy design & execution, budget ownership and governance.
- Experience collaborating with Senior Coach, HP and Medical leaders to integrate game model, player development and sports science/medicine.
- Demonstrated stakeholder influence at executive, Board and league levels and strong media presence when required.
- Strong systems and process orientation with applied performance data and analytics capability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong discretion with confidential information.
- Values-driven, courageous and organisationally astute.
- Uncompromising on standards while deeply people-centred.
- Builds trust quickly, holds others to account with care and is skilled at tough conversations.
- Strategic thinker who simplifies complexity and moves from insight to action.
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments; approachable; strong work ethic.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends during the season.
ABOUT US:
Richmond Football Club is one of the largest clubs in the Australian Football League, proudly rooted in our rich history and tradition. As we honour our past, we’re focused on building a Strong & Bold future – both on and off the field– through living our purpose of Belonging, Thriving and Winning.
We understand the power of sport to connect people, and at the heart of the Club’s purpose is being involved with our community. At Richmond, culture is paramount, and the Club is committed to developing its people in a supportive environment. Belonging, Thriving and Winning is not just about connecting with fans and members, but about staff, players and coaches connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.
WHY WORK FOR US:
- Award-Winning Culture: Join an organisation that is an Australian HR Employer of Choice finalist and a Flexible Work Champion.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment with options like flexible hours, work-from-home options, a relaxed dress code and the ability to observe public holidays that align with your cultural beliefs.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: We are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected, no matter their background or abilities
- Work-Life Balance: We believe in a ‘people first’ culture, where your personal and professional life can thrive together.
- Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority with professional development opportunities tailored to suit your goals.
- Wellbeing & Fun: We work hard but know how to have fun, fostering a high-performance, caring culture that values holistic wellbeing.
- Community Connection: Make a positive impact in the wider community and engage with our charity partners by supporting the Alannah and Madeline Foundation or get involved in one of our community programs across Korin Gamadji or the Bachar Houli Foundation.
- Perks & Benefits: Enjoy money can’t buy experiences, a range of perks, including discounts through our sponsors!
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE:
The Richmond Football Club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. We exclusively hire individuals committed to fostering a child safe culture, irrespective of their role, and it is essential that all our staff understand their responsibility in relation to child safety. Individuals will require pre-employment checks, including a valid Working with Children Check for this role.
