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. Our initiatives that drive wellbeing, connection and performance include:
- Access to gym facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
- Professional development opportunities – in-house and external
- One Club memberships to enjoy games with your 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!
Recruiting Manager -SA & WA
Role currently on SportsPeople Link
Applications to apply to the club direct recruitment@hawthornfc.com.au
About the role
Based in Melbourne, this role reports to the National Recruiting & List Manager and is key in supporting the selection of players in the AFL National Draft, AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft and other player acquisition periods. Also maintaining strong relationships with key recruiting stakeholders and serving as a vital connection between the recruiting team and the HFC Academy programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate and assess talent within designated areas of responsibility, with a strong focus on the SA and WA regions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, coaches and talent managers across SA and WA.
- Report weekly on player assessments throughout the season and actively participate in regular meetings with relevant staff.
- Coordinate and roster part-time recruiters in key regions, ensuring consistent communication and support throughout the year.
- Play a leadership role in strengthening the connection between the recruiting department and the Next Generation Academy (NGA) and Father-Son programs.
- Provide support and assistance to the List & Recruiting Manager as required, work closely with and report to them.
- Contribute to additional activities and projects as needed, including supporting the ongoing development and strategic direction of the Hawthorn list strategy.
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate passionate and strategic individual who can identify emerging talent, build strong relationships, and drive our recruitment strategy to support long-term club success.
- Demonstrated ability to assess player potential through game observation, data analysis, and performance metrics.
- Strong understanding of AFL rules, talent pathways (Coates League, State Leagues, Draft), and emerging trends in player development.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with players, coaches, player managers, and key stakeholders across the AFL ecosystem.
- Skilled in using recruitment software, performance analytics, and video review tools to inform decisions.
- Capable of developing and executing long-term recruitment strategies aligned with club objectives.
- Clear and professional communicator, able to present insights and recommendations to coaches and senior management.
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Comfortable working irregular hours, including weekends and travel, to attend games and scouting events.
- Committed to identifying talent and supporting their progression through the AFL pathway.
Please submit your application including your resume and cover letter by Friday 9th January 2026.
Please note that this role will likely commence in March 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.
