ABOUT THE CLUB

As the pioneers of Australian Football, the Melbourne Football Club holds a unique and celebrated place in sporting history. For 168 years, we have shaped the game — writing its rules, leading its evolution, and carrying the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world.

Our Demon Spirit is grounded in the values that define us: Trust, Respect, Unity and Excellence. These values guide our people, our decisions, and our ambitions. We are proud of where we’ve come from — and even more excited about where we’re going.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Club is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help accelerate the Club’s future success.

The CFO plays a pivotal role in shaping the Club’s long‑term financial sustainability and enabling our strategic priorities. This role provides high‑impact leadership across financial strategy, risk and governance, AFL compliance and integrity, and the performance of our Finance and IT functions.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the CEO, the key areas of responsibilities will include:

Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, end of month processes, statutory reporting, treasury, and internal controls.
Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes, delivering high-quality budget packs and financial insights to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Overseeing the Club’s risk management and governance framework, along with compliance and integrity related matters
Lead all AFL financial compliance obligations, ensuring adherence to league regulations, reporting standards, and timelines.
Provide strategic advice, financial oversight and analysis to support long-term asset growth and financial sustainability.
Oversee the Club’s IT function to ensure systems, infrastructure, cyber security and data governance support operational and strategic needs.
Oversee the operation and performance of the Club’s non-core revenue streams, including the Future Fund and investment portfolio.
Support the Company Secretary and Board Committees to ensure effective governance, statutory compliance, and informed decision-making.
Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing Finance and IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a financial professional with a tertiary degree in Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline, with a CPA or CA Accreditation. Beyond this technical ability, you are an experienced and strategic senior finance leader. You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation, including boards and committees.

You have a deep understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks with the ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences, balancing financial discipline with organisational ambition.

You are self-motivated, result-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment. Experience within the AFL, sports and/or entertainment industry is highly desirable.

PERKS & BENEFITS

This role offers the opportunity to join a values-driven Club with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainable performance, and the wellbeing of its people.

As a Melbourne Football Club employee, you will have access to unique perks and benefits including:

Hybrid work environment with access to flexible working arrangements.
Ongoing commitment to your personal and professional development.
Access to a range of AFL/AFLW special and unique events that the whole family can enjoy.
A fridge full of healthy and delicious snacks to enjoy and fresh fruit delivered weekly.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit a cover letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 20th February 2026. Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closure date, so we encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

The Melbourne Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. If you believe that you have the passion, dedication, and potential to contribute to our organisation but may not meet all the specified selection criteria, we still encourage you to get in touch with us. We recognise that talent comes in many forms and that unique skills and experiences can be valuable assets to our club.

Please note that due to the overwhelming number of applications received by the Club, we are unable to reply to every application. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

Melbourne Football Club is committed to and takes seriously its responsibility to provide an environment for children and young people that is caring, nurturing and safe. We expect representatives of the Club, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people, and support such an environment.

This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.

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