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    The West Australian Football Commission is responsible for the overall development and strategic direction of football in Western Australia and ensuring it continues to be a crucial part of our community and culture.The WAFC was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit sports association and is governed by a voluntary board of Commissioners to lead and develop the game for the benefit of the community by delivering the following objectives:Promote, encourage and oversee the growth and development of football.Provide guidance, planning and leadership to all levels of the football industry.Promote, develop and ensure the effective management of football matches at all levels of the football industry and recognise the WAFL as the pre-eminent league in the state of Western Australia.As owners, to oversee and ensure the effective management of the AFL Clubs (West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Football Club) and to promote, develop and encourage the AFL Clubs in Western Australia, and football matches, in football competitions conducted by the AFL.Manage Domain Stadium (Subiaco Oval) or other sporting stadiums and provide guidance and planning for the efficient use of other football facilities.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    What’s it like working at West Australian Football Commission?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    The West Australian Football Commission offers a strong team environment with dedicated and passionate staff who value their ability to make meaningful contributions to football across WA. Employees appreciate the autonomous nature of their roles and enjoy industry-specific perks, while finding satisfaction in contributing to the growth of Australian Rules football from grassroots to WAFL level.

    The organisation faces some operational challenges, including working with limited budgets and resources which can impact project delivery. The seasonal nature of the sport can create demanding schedules, particularly during the football season. Additionally, there are opportunities to improve communication between executive management and staff levels to ensure better alignment and consistency in project direction.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Marketing cordinator
    May 2025
    Tuart Hill WA 6060Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    WA Football is a supportive, purpose-driven organisation with strong leadership and a clear vision for the future. There’s genuine excitement about growing the game across all levels, from grassroots to elite and great momentum behind the work being done.
    The good thingsSupportive team culture and meaningful work across all levels of the game—not just WAFL, but also grassroots, country footy, and participation. Great variety and opportunities to grow.
    The challengesLike many sport organisations, WA Football can face resourcing challenges, which means teams often juggle multiple priorities but the passion and commitment of the staff help push things forward.
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    Nov 2024
    Tuart Hill WA 6060
    Extremely disappointing
    The good thingsPeople are dedicated
    The challengesManagement not held accountable
    2.0
    Staff Member
    Sep 2024
    Tuart Hill WA 60601 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It's great fun, at times, but they just don't look after their people despite their values stating this.
    The good thingsThe team I worked with was fantastic, and there were some exceptionally hard-working people in middle management roles within the organisation. If you are a football fan, then there are loads of perks like free tickets to games and the Sandover Medal, etc.
    The challengesHard work is not rewarded. They reward people who have been there for a long time and seemingly get away with the bare minimum of work. Very, very bad work-life balance during season time—you work pretty much seven days a week from April to September. The executive management offers very little leadership. I raised this issue on several occasions but never saw any change.
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