Women’s Senior Coach 2027

Fitzroy Football Club is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Coach to lead our women’s team in the VAFA Premier Division in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to take an established and growing women’s football program to the next level.

Fitzroy has a proud history of women’s football, a strong playing culture and a longstanding commitment to developing the women’s game. We are looking for a coach who can build on that foundation and drive the team towards sustained success in the Premier Division. Fitzroy is also a proud supporter and member of the Women & Girls community football charter.

Fitzroy’s women's program continues to grow, with the club fielding three women’s teams in 2026 and ambitions to establish an Under 19 team in 2027. With a large and talented playing group, there is a genuine opportunity for the successful coach to shape the future direction of the program, develop players and build a high-performing football environment across all teams.

A key strength of Fitzroy is our strong connection with the Fitzroy Junior Football Club, which provides a clear pathway for young players into senior women’s football. Building and strengthening this pathway will be an important part of the role and an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term growth of women’s football at Fitzroy.

Fitzroy Football Club is now one of the largest clubs in amateur football, with a proud culture, strong community and growing ambition.

This role provides a unique opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the women’s program, continuing to build on its strong foundations, develop a high-performing culture and drive further success, while leading the team at the iconic Brunswick Street Oval every second Saturday.

To submit an application, or for the full position description please email Football Director Sam Buckley at football@fitzroyfc.com.au 

Key selection criteria

- Demonstrated senior coaching experience, preferably within a competitive women's football environment.

- Demonstrated understanding of women's football and the ability to create an inclusive, respectful and high-performing environment in which female athletes can develop and thrive.

- A demonstrated record of developing players and teams and achieving sustained improvement and success.

- Demonstrated ability to develop individual players, manage a playing list and build a sustainable high-performance environment.

- Excellent communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a multi-team women's football program, including coaches, players and support staff.

- Demonstrated development, understanding and communication of game plan/style

- A structured, organised and engaging approach to training, match preparation and game-day execution.

- Demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful relationships with players, coaches, volunteers, club leaders and junior football programs. 

- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of community and amateur football, including the balance between football, work, study and personal commitments.

- Demonstrated leadership of coaching and support staff, including the ability to establish clear expectations, delegate effectively and create a cohesive coaching team.

Qualifications/Requirements

- Current Foundation/ Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

- Working with Children Check

About Fitzroy Football Club

Fitzroy Football Club is a proud community club with a rich history, strong culture and modern ambition, based at the iconic Brunswick Street Oval.

The modern Fitzroy Football Club was formed through the 2008 merger of the original Fitzroy Football Club and Fitzroy/Uni Reds, bringing together two proud football traditions.

Founded in 1883, Fitzroy became a foundation member of the VFL in 1897 and holds a unique place in Australian football history, having competed in the VFA, VFL, AFL, VAFA and VWFL.. The club has won premierships across the VFA, VFL and VAFA and continues to play an important role in the local community and the VAFA competition.

Fitzroy has a proud and growing history in women's football, establishing its first women's team in 2015 before expanding to two teams in 2016, with the senior team reaching the Grand Final that year.

The women's program moved into the VAFA in 2018 and has continued to grow, with three teams competing in 2026. The program is built on a strong culture, committed playing group and a longstanding commitment to developing women's football at Fitzroy.