About the AFLPA 

The AFL Players’ Association has a rich history and has entrenched itself as a key stakeholder in the AFL industry as the representative body for current and past AFL and AFLW player members.  The AFLPA has grown in influence and size over its 50-year history to become a respected advocate of players and the game. 

As part of a broad range of mental health and wellbeing services offered to its members, the AFLPA offers free, confidential and professional counselling support via its Mental Health and Wellbeing Navigation Service (Navigation Service). This dedicated member service is delivered by AHPRA registered psychologists that form the AFLPA’s National Practitioner Network.  The AFLPA’s Practitioner Network is independent from wellbeing support offered by clubs, agents and/or the AFL.  It also supports members’ immediate families, partners and significant others.

About the Psychologist role

Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and Mental Health within the Member Engagement and Programming team, the AFLPA Psychologist works directly with members and/or club psychologists, doctors and player development managers to triage and coordinate support for members who are seeking assistance with their mental health and wellbeing.  The role is also responsible for proactively growing, managing, promoting and developing the AFLPA’s National Practitioner Network.

Success in the role will be determined through effective triage and support coordination for the provision of member-centric care.  Building and strengthening relationships across the AFL industry to promote awareness of the Practitioner Network will be key.

About you

You are an early career psychologist who has an APAC approved Master or Doctorate degree in Psychology and are registered (or eligible for registration) as a psychologist with AHPRA. 

This role is 0.6FTE and would be suitable for a Sport & Exercise Psychologist Registrar, with supervised practice available.

Working at the AFLPA 

At the AFLPA, we are proud of the role we play within our industry, and we understand our people are our greatest asset.  We value the skillsets and diversity of our team and we offer a unique employment experience which is values driven and has a specific focus on growth and development, health and wellbeing, reward and recognition, as well as community, inclusion and belonging. 

Our staff members have access to a wide range of benefits including dedicated programs to support physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing, and access to a range of learning and leadership opportunities.  Some of our benefits include access to salary packaging, additional leave provisions, gym reimbursement and an AFL membership.

Additionally, we strongly encourage staff members to be active participants in our One Team culture and broaden their impact and growth through participating in a wide range of internal working groups and cross business initiatives. 

At the AFLPA we are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from people of all cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and life stages.  We value flexibility and are happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 October 2025

Please apply via seek with a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role.