Introduction ABOUT US North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us five premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit. Description WHAT'S INVOLVED? T h e s u cc ess f u l a pp lica n ts w ill c o mp le t e a placement throughout the 2026 AFL season, al on gs i d e a m u l ti-d is c i p l i n a r y t e a m of p r o f essi o n als b as e d p r e d o m i n a n t ly at t h e c l ub ’s hea d qu a r t ers in N o rt h M e l b o u r n e. N o r t h w ill p r ovi d e an i nc l u s ive e n vir o n m e n t ai m ed a t ac c el e r a t i n g l e ar n i n g a n d e nh a n c i n g p rac t i c al s k ills required for the industry. There will be multiple positions available for both Strength & Conditioning/Rehabilitation and Sports Science roles spanning across both AFL and VFL programs. These placement opportunities will span training, with the potential for VFL match day involvement if circumstances allow. Strength & Conditioning/Reconditioning placement tasks and responsibilities include: Assist with gym set up and organisation prior to strength sessions Assist on the gym floor during strength sessions Assist in the administration of performance and load monitoring testing utilising VALD equipment and software Assist Reconditioning Coordinator with on-field sessions when required Assist in data management (e.g clean, report and analysing data) Work collaboratively within the high performance/medical team and other relevant staff (analysis/coaching) Sport Science placement tasks and responsibilities include: Assist in the allocation, distribution and collection of GPS units to players for training Assist with live data tracking and cutting using open field software Assist in the administration of performance and load monitoring testing utilising VALD equipment and software Assist in data management (e.g clean, report and analysing data) Work collaboratively within the high performance/medical team and other relevant staff (analysis/coaching) Placements will commence in November 2025 to September 2026. Contact hours will vary across the season, adaptable to university requirements and individual needs. Skills And Experiences ELIGIBILITY Students will have completed a minimum of 2 years of an undergraduate Exercise/Sports Science or equivalent degree and have an upcoming placement unit as part of their course. The successful candidate is required to hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check. North is looking for reliable individuals with a willingness to learn, who possess the ability to thrive in a team environment, as well as take initiative and work independently when required. The successful applicants will be effective communicators who demonstrate a high level of professionalism and an exceptional work ethic. A passion for Australian Rules Football, some exposure to team sport and competence in excel is desirable. APPLICATION To apply, please submit your CV and a 2–3-minute video outlining the following: Briefly introduce yourself (name, career background, current role and study status). How does this role connect to your career aspirations within high performance? What strengths, skills or experience set you apart from other applicants? Share an example where you demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, or teamwork in a sport or professional setting. Once complete, please upload your recording to a video sharing platform (Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube etc) and include a link to access the video in your application. If you have a passion for high-performance sport and the drive to succeed in the field, apply by 5pm on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
