Welcome to the Hawthorn Football Club Careers page.
Here at the Hawks, our purpose is to inspire the Hawthorn family while in pursuit of premiership success.
Our home
Located at the transformational Kennedy Community Centre, one of the leading high-performance sports facilities in the country, Hawthorn’s state-of-the-art facility is not only the home of the club’s elite footballers but also its dedicated and experienced administration staff.
Our driven teams include specialists in finance, membership, commercial operations, digital media and community.
The Hawks also have an office in Launceston, which houses a driven team that run the operations and corporate sales for the area.
Our values
We live by the values: Love Our Club, Play To Win and One For All.
Love Our Club
- Honour our past, celebrate our present and embrace the future
- Proud, passionate and committed
- Have a club-first mentality
Play To Win
- Relentless in our drive for success
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence
- Bold, dynamic and innovative in our actions
One For All
- Inclusive and welcoming of all people
- Open, honest and respectful in our approach
- Collaborative with clear communication
Our offer to you
As a Hawthorn Football Club employee, you will work in a supportive, values driven and harmonious team. You will be challenged and provided with opportunities to learn new things, grow, and develop. Our initiatives which drive wellbeing, connection and performance include:
- Access to gym facilities
- Core Plus pilates studio and instructors
- Summer Hours (Dec-Feb) with half day Friday’s
- Flexible work arrangements
- Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
- Industry leading Parental Leave Policy
- Professional development – in-house, external and overseas opportunities
- Complimentary One Club memberships to enjoy Hawthorn games with family and friends
Our available positions
If you are interested in joining our family club, current vacancies will be listed below.
About us
Joining the Hawthorn Football Club represents a unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, elite sporting environment where you can be yourself and thrive.
Our Club’s values and One Club philosophy across our men’s and women’s football programs ensures that inclusion and diversity are at the core of all we do. You’ll thrive in an high performance environment that values excellence, wellbeing and a healthy balance between work and family life.
Our strategic priorities guide the Club to deliver long term objectives to continually grow, innovate and achieve on-field success. We are excited to be relocating soon to our new state of the art home Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley.
We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other. Importantly we want to have fun!
Digital Sales & Integration Lead
About the role
The Digital Sales & Integration Lead will report to the Head of Commercial Partnerships & Growth, and will lead all activities to grow digital revenue and enhance audience engagement through both existing and emerging digital platforms. This role is responsible for developing, integrating, and optimising digital assets to strengthen brand visibility and deepen audience connections across all channels. Working within the commercial department and in close partnership with marketing, content, IT, and consumer teams, the position bridges digital strategy, platform development, and commercialisation—leveraging smart technologies to deliver measurable growth and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and drive digital commercialisation outcomes across commercial partnerships, membership, community and experiences leveraging existing and new assets.
- Design and implement in conjunction with the Marketing Manager end-to-end digital campaigns that drive engagement and deliver commercial outcomes.
- Identify, scope and drive digital sales opportunities, including branded content ideation, manage media inventory and digital sponsorship assets.
- Proficient in interpreting campaign performance data to optimise strategies and demonstrate ROI
- In conjunction with Marketing Manager, understand all digital touchpoints including mobile, web, app, and OTT platforms, as well as CRM-driven marketing strategies
- Analyse fan research, audience behaviour data, digital engagement metrics, and CRM insights to guide digital commercial strategies.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and digital process improvements, staying informed on emerging technologies and trends
Our ideal candidate
The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in digital marketing or digital sales, ideally within the sports, entertainment, or major consumer brand sectors. They will have a strong track record of managing commercial partnerships with brands, agencies, or sponsors, consistently delivering measurable value.
Key attributes include:
- Proven commercial acumen with a results-driven mindset.
- Deep understanding of digital marketing, campaign management, and fan engagement strategies.
- Interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven platforms and tools.
- Hands-on experience with CRM systems (Salesforce) and marketing automation platforms (preferably Marketing Cloud).
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms, web development, Google Analytics, and Meta Business Manager.
- Solid grasp of user experience principles, digital technologies, and mobile-first design.
- Experience leading creative projects in collaboration with agencies and media partners.
- A genuine passion for football and appreciation of fan culture is highly desirable.
This role is full time. Please submit your application as soon as possible with final date of 27th January 2026. Please include your resume and cover letter. Apply via seek, here.
Senior Events Manager
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Events, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of strategic, high-impact events that elevate our brand and deepen engagement with our audiences.
As a Senior Events Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end planning, production, and evaluation of Club events. You'll manage complex logistics, lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with vendors, and ensure every event delivers a seamless and impactful experience. This is a high-visibility role perfect for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented leader with a passion for stakeholder engagement.
A day in the life of our Senior Events Manager will include:
- Support the Head of Events in the overall management of the events team and department strategy; and lead the planning and execution of events from concept through completion.
- Meet commercial / event KPI's and revenue targets associated with events, including analysing event performance and ROI, using data to optimise future events.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering professional development and high performance through regular feedback and demonstrating key leadership requirements.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture that values creativity, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop safety management plans for each event, including emergency procedures, crowd control measures, and incident response plans.
Our ideal candidate
- 5+ years in event management
- Extensive experience in the planning, management and delivery of a wide variety of high calibre events with strong industry relationships.
- Proven experience in leading and inspiring teams to establish, meet and exceed expectations in performance, working to strict deadlines
- Proven relationship management, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Solid understanding and use of CRM systems (Salesforce highly desirable)
- You'll be highly organised with solid time management skills and outstanding attention to detail.
- You'll hit the ground running with the confidence, with the ability to think on your feet and work autonomously.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, ensuring team members feel empowered to raise concerns and always follow best practices.
Tertiary qualifications in Events, Business, Hospitality, Marketing will be highly regarded.
Due to the nature of the industry, the ideal candidate must be flexible in their availability as weekend work and out of hours will be required for this role.
This role is full time. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume. Applications close Friday 30th January 2026. Apply via seek, here.
Reception & Consumer Experience
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Consumer Operations, this role is ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Club’s office by managing administrative processes, providing exceptional customer service, and acting as the first point of contact for members, sponsors, and visitors.
A day in the life of our Reception & Consumer Experience:
Reception Duties
- Greet and assist all visitors, members, and stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner.
- Answer and direct incoming calls and emails promptly.
- Manage the reception area to ensure it is welcoming and well-presented.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and courier deliveries.
- Maintain visitor logs and ensure compliance with Club security protocols.
- Assist with directing Membership and Customer enquiries as required
Office Management
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supplies, equipment.
- Manage office calendars, meeting room bookings
Membership/Customer
- Assist with the Membership contact points including email & live chat
- Enter data into Archtics database correctly and in-line with customer service standards
- Sales, operations, reporting, data clean-up tasks as required
- Assist on Match-days where required
Our ideal candidate
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism and customer service focus
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database systems.
You will bring
- Previous experience in office administration and/or reception roles.
- Experience in catering coordination or event support preferred.
- Certificate III or higher in Business Administration or Event Management (desirable)
This role is full time. If you believe you are suited to this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to recruitment@hawthornfc.com.au. Applications close Friday 6th February 2026.
People and Culture Coordinator
About the role
Reporting to the People and Culture Business Partner, this role acts in an administrative and coordinating capacity to the employees of the club, as well as operational support for the People and Culture team.
A day in the life of our People and Culture Coordinator:
- Carry out administrative duties for the P&C team, including completion of contracts, letters, policies, reporting and employee document management
- Manage end to end recruitment – reviewing PDs, writing advertisements, screening, interviews and reference checks
- Manage Intern process end to end, including fostering relationships with key Universities
- Key point of contact and coordinator for employees for the induction process, probation check-ins, and offboarding process
- Support all employees with any employee relation matters, responding in a timely and discreet manner
- Key point of contact for eAFL administration
- Bi-annual and ad hoc engagement survey administration and roll-out
- Updating and maintaining HRIS (Employment Hero) and recruitment platforms
- Assist with all aspects the OHS programs
- Key contributor to employee social event organising committee
Our ideal candidate
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Proactive and ability to deal with a diverse stakeholder group
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
You will bring:
- Previous experience in a People and Culture role
- Strong foundational HR knowledge, including understanding of the NES, Award interpretation, workplace legislation and how they apply to common workplace issues
- Demonstrated ability to present, lead and communicate with all levels of staff, players and important stakeholders
This role is full time. If you believe you are suited to this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to sallym@hawthornfc.com.au. Applications close Friday 6th February 2026.
Corporate Development Executive
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager – Foundation, Heritage & Sales, this role is responsible for driving revenue growth and building long‑term relationships through Hawthorn’s corporate hospitality and business network programs.
A day in the life of our Corporate Development Executive will include:
- Selling and delivering Hawthorn Football Club’s corporate hospitality products and events
- Managing and growing membership of the Hawthorn Network Business Program
- Proactively identifying, approaching and developing relationships with new corporate clients
- Strengthening and enhancing relationships with existing corporate partners
- Achieving revenue targets and budgets, with accurate forecasting and reporting
Our ideal candidate
You are a motivated sales professional with 1.5-2 years experience who thrives in a high‑energy environment and enjoys building genuine relationships. You are resilient, results‑focused and comfortable working towards targets.
You will bring:
- Experience in sales, business development and/or account management (1.5-2 years)
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- A proactive, positive and team‑oriented mindset
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, business or a related field (desirable)
- Experience in sport, hospitality or events is advantageous, but not essential.
The role is full time, and some weekend work and travel will be required. The club is based in Dingley.
If you believe you are suited to this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to recruitment@hawthornfc.com.au. Applications close Friday 6th February 2026.
Hawthorn College of Sport
Dreaming of a career in the sports industry? Hawthorn Football Club has partnered with leading training provider Box Hill Institute to give you the ultimate head start to your sports career.
Study the dual diploma - Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) and Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) with Box Hill Institute at Hawthorn College of Sport. Taught by Box Hill Institute’s sport experts, with support from Hawthorn Football Club staff and players, you’ll get the inside scoop on this fast-paced industry and gain a dual qualification to bolster your career prospects over a 12 month program.
Learn from the best, amongst the best, at the heart of the action.
