2027 Open Positions

 

Join Waverley Blues, help out around the club and make an impact


It's a great opportunity to join your local community, get involved with a club of 500 playing members, and positively influence the youth of the local area by volunteering or taking a paid role. Training, mentoring and handovers are provided by the Executive Committee and past role holders.

Waverley Blues Football Netball Club is a community-focused club based at Mount Waverley Reserve that fields Auskick, junior and senior football and netball teams across male and female programs. The Club emphasises player development, community connection and sustainable volunteer-led operations.

We have reviewed our committee structure and are expanding the current committee to ensure that Waverley Blues continues to be the leading Australian Rules Football Netball Club in Monash council. We currently have a number of Executive and General committee vacancies. With general committee positions it is optional to attend monthly committee meetings.

In addition, we are seeking a Canteen Manager to manage and run our canteen on Saturday (9 days per season) and Sunday (14 days per season plus up to 3 days of finals). This is a paid role.
 

To learn more, please contact:

  • Cathy Eames – Club Secretary — 0419 365 060
  • Dave Speakman – Junior President — 0408 173 654

Or email volunteers@wbfnc.com.au for more information. Training, mentoring and handovers are provided for all roles. Government wage-support options can be discussed for eligible jobseekers aged 55+.
 

Other ways to get involved

While we have advertised specific roles, there are many other ways to join the Waverley Blues community and make a real difference. Help on match days (umpire escorts, gate, canteen, bbq scoreboard, set-up/pack-down), assist with training sessions, support teams as trainers, become a team manager, or help with coaching and junior development. These roles are flexible, and great for meeting people and getting involved with your local community.
 

Over-55 Jobseekers

We encourage jobseekers aged 55 and over to get involved with the Waverley Blues. Many of our roles including canteen, bar, ground operations, sponsorship support and general club duties are well suited to people seeking flexible, social and meaningful part-time work. Eligible applicants may also be able to access government wage-support programs, which we are happy to discuss confidentially. It’s a great way to stay active, meet people and contribute to a thriving local community.
 

Treasurer


Purpose Lead and be accountable for the Club’s overall financial management, ensuring transparency, solvency and compliance.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Prepare, present and maintain the annual budget and cash-flow forecasts.
  • Oversee banking, receipts, payments, reconciliations and accounting systems.
  • Produce monthly financial reports for the Committee and annual accounts for the AGM.
  • Coordinate audits/independent reviews and ensure statutory and league compliance.
  • Manage payroll, superannuation and contractor payments where applicable.
  • Work with fundraising, sponsorship and grants leads to track income and restricted funds.
  • Advise the Committee on financial policy, risk management and investment of Club funds.
     

Accountabilities

  • Financial accuracy: Monthly reconciliations completed and documented.
  • Reporting: Timely monthly reports to Committee; annual accounts ready for AGM.
  • Compliance: GST, payroll, audit and league obligations met.
  • Budget stewardship: Monitor budget, report variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Safeguarding assets: Controls over cash, card terminals and online payments.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Desirable: Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or bookkeeping; CA/CPA desirable but not mandatory.
  • Experience: Prior experience in club finance, budgeting and reporting; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., MYOB).
  • Skills: Strong numeracy, attention to detail, integrity and ability to present financial information to non-financial committee members.
     

Ideal for

  • Experienced accountants, bookkeepers or finance professionals.
     

Support and training

  • Full induction, ongoing mentoring and handover from the outgoing Treasurer and Executive Committee; training on club systems and processes provided.
     

Positions available

  • 1 role — Volunteer
     

Junior Treasurer


Purpose Support the Treasurer by managing junior program finances, ensuring junior funds, registrations and event finances are accurate and transparent.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Maintain separate records for junior income and expenditure (registrations, fundraising, grants).
  • Process junior team reimbursements and petty cash claims.
  • Reconcile junior sub-ledgers and provide monthly summaries to the Treasurer.
  • Assist with junior budget preparation and tracking.
  • Support junior coordinators with invoicing and receipts.
     

Accountabilities

  • Segregation of funds: Junior finances tracked and reconciled monthly.
  • Timely processing: Reimbursements and invoices processed within agreed timeframes.
  • Transparency: Monthly junior financial summary provided to Treasurer.
  • Record keeping: All receipts and supporting documents filed.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Desirable: Certificate or coursework in bookkeeping or basic accounting.
  • Experience: Handling small budgets, cash handling and basic reconciliation; familiarity with spreadsheets or accounting software.
  • Skills: Organisational skills, reliability and clear communication with junior coordinators.
     

Ideal for

  • People with admin or bookkeeping experience who want a structured, part-time volunteer role.
  • Students of finance and business administration.
     

Support and training

  • Mentoring and training from the Treasurer and past Junior Treasurer; templates and systems provided.
     

Positions available

  • 1 role — Volunteer
     

Vice President Female Football and Netball


Purpose Provide leadership, strategic oversight and operational support for the Club’s female football and netball programs to drive growth, retention and player development.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and growth initiatives for female participation.
  • Act as Committee contact for female coaches, managers and volunteers.
  • Oversee recruitment, retention and development pathways for female players.
  • Coordinate training, facilities access and match scheduling for female teams.
  • Support coach development and mentoring programs.
  • Work with fundraising and sponsorship leads to secure resources for female programs.
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive environment and compliance with safeguarding policies.
     

Accountabilities

  • Program growth: Targets for female registrations and retention met or progressed.
  • Operational delivery: Female teams have coaching, match-day support and facilities.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Regular communication with players, parents and league bodies.
  • Compliance and safety: Child safety and league registration requirements met.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Desirable: Experience in community sport administration, coaching or team management.
  • Experience: In administration and understanding of club culture.
  • Skills: Leadership, stakeholder engagement and planning skills; understanding of female athlete pathways preferred.
     

Ideal for

  • Aspiring community sport leaders, experienced coaches or program managers who want to shape female participation.
     

Support and training

  • Executive Committee and previous role holders provide induction, mentoring and operational templates.
     

Positions available

  • 1 role — Volunteer
     

Merchandise Manager


Purpose Manage the Club’s merchandise lifecycle and sales activity, ensuring quality, brand consistency and strong availability at key times leading into and at the start of the season.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Source and order club apparel and merchandise; manage supplier relationships and lead times.
  • Maintain inventory, pricing and stock records; set par levels for popular items.
  • Plan and run merchandise sales at fixed club times leading into and at the start of the season (pre-season pop-ups, registration days, trial days).
  • Coordinate sales channels: match-day stall, pre-season events, online orders (if applicable) and special promotions.
  • Monitor sales performance and recommend stock reorder and pricing adjustments.
     

Accountabilities

  • Sales availability: Merchandise available at advertised pre-season times and match-day stalls.
  • Stock accuracy: Inventory reconciled regularly; stock levels maintained to meet demand.
  • Brand consistency: All merchandise meets Club branding and quality standards.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Desirable: Experience in retail, merchandising or e-commerce; familiarity with POS systems.
  • Experience: Supplier negotiation, stock control, event sales and basic cash/electronic reconciliation.
  • Skills: Attention to detail, customer service, merchandising sense and ability to coordinate volunteers.
     

Ideal for

  • Retail or e-commerce professionals who enjoy hands-on, part-time roles and event sales.
     

Support and training

  • Induction and supplier handover from previous Merchandise Manager; templates, sales schedules and Executive Committee assistance provided.
  • On-the-job training for POS, stocktakes and event setup; mentoring from past role holders.
     

Positions available

  • 1 role — Volunteer
     

Ground Operations Manager


Purpose Support the Club by helping manage grounds and facilities at both Mount Waverley Reserve and Pinewood Reserve, ensuring equipment, cleaning, and match-day readiness are consistently delivered.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Oversee general grounds presentation and cleanliness across both venues.
  • Ensure change rooms, toilets, canteen, bar and spectator areas are clean, stocked and ready for use.
  • Manage and maintain Club equipment including goal posts, pads, benches, training gear, nets and signage.
  • Coordinate match-day setup for Saturday senior games and Sunday junior games.
  • When required - Liaise with council, contractors and groundskeepers regarding maintenance, cleaning schedules and facility requirements.
  • Monitor and report any damage, safety issues or equipment needs to the Executive Committee.
  • Support major events, finals and presentations with facility setup and equipment logistics.
     

Accountabilities

  • Match readiness: Grounds are prepared, clean and safe for all scheduled matches.
  • Equipment integrity: Inventory maintained; damaged or missing items identified and actioned promptly.
  • Facility standards: Change rooms, amenities and public areas meet cleanliness and safety expectations.
  • Stakeholder coordination: Effective communication with council, contractors and league officials.
     

Qualifications and background experience

Desirable: Experience in groundskeeping, facilities management, venue operations or maintenance.
Experience: Practical skills in equipment handling, cleaning coordination and contractor liaison. Skills: Reliability, organisation, problem-solving and clear communication with volunteers and external stakeholders.
 

Ideal for Anyone who enjoys hands-on, practical work supporting community sport.
 

Support and training Handover from outgoing role holders, access to equipment lists, cleaning schedules and Executive Committee support. Training provided on safety, council processes and match-day requirements.
 

Positions available 2 volunteer roles – Seniors ground operations at Mount Waverley Reserve. Junior ground operations at Pinewood Reserve.
 

Sponsorship Liaison Officer


Purpose Support the Club’s Sponsorship Manager by coordinating sponsor engagement, assisting with promotions, ensuring branding requirements are met, and helping recruit new sponsors to strengthen Club sustainability.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Liaise with existing sponsors to maintain strong relationships and ensure they receive agreed benefits.
  • Assist the Sponsorship Manager with onboarding new sponsors, including collecting logos, brand guidelines and promotional material.
  • Help coordinate sponsor branding across club assets (signage, digital platforms, merchandise, match-day collateral).
  • Support the delivery of sponsor promotions, social media posts, newsletters and match-day activations.
  • Help identify and approach potential new sponsors in the local community.
  • Work with merchandise, communications and events teams to ensure sponsor visibility.
  • Provide regular updates to the Sponsorship Manager and Executive Committee.
     

Accountabilities

  • Sponsor engagement: Sponsors contacted regularly and supported throughout the season.
  • Brand compliance: Sponsor logos and branding used correctly across all platforms.
  • Promotion delivery: Sponsor promotions executed on time and to agreed standards.
  • Recruitment support: New sponsor leads identified and progressed.
  • Record keeping: Sponsor agreements, benefits and contact details maintained accurately.
     

Qualifications and background experience

Desirable: Experience in marketing, sponsorship, sales, communications or community engagement.
Experience: Relationship management, basic promotional coordination, or working with branding assets.
Skills: Communication, organisation, attention to detail, confidence engaging with local businesses.
 

Ideal for People who enjoy relationship-building and community engagement.
 

Support and training Induction and mentoring from the Sponsorship Manager and Executive Committee. Access to templates, branding guidelines and sponsor communication tools provided.
 

Positions available 1 role — Volunteer
 

Ground and Facilities Operations Manager


Purpose Be accountable for equipment, facilities readiness and the smooth operation of Saturday match days and other Club events.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage Club equipment (goal posts, training gear, nets, first aid kits).
  • Coordinate ground preparation and facility setup for match days (oval marking, benches, signage).
  • Ensure change rooms, toilets, canteen and bar areas are match-ready.
  • Liaise with local council, groundskeepers and league officials on facility requirements.
  • Schedule and supervise volunteer ground crews for Saturday match days.
  • Manage maintenance schedules, repairs and equipment inventory.
  • Support event setup for finals, presentations and special functions.
     

Accountabilities

  • Match readiness: Facilities and equipment ready and safe for all Saturday matches.
  • Equipment integrity: Inventory maintained; damaged items repaired or replaced promptly.
  • Stakeholder coordination: Effective liaison with council and contractors for ground works.
  • Volunteer coordination: Ground crew rosters filled and tasks completed on schedule.
  • Safety: Grounds and equipment meet safety standards for players and spectators.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Desirable: Experience in groundskeeping, facilities management or venue operations.
  • Experience: Practical skills in basic maintenance, equipment handling and contractor coordination.
  • Skills: Organisational ability, problem solving and clear communication with volunteers and external stakeholders.
     

Ideal for

  • Anyone who enjoy hands-on, part-time volunteer work.
     

Support and training

  • Handover from outgoing manager, access to Club equipment lists and Executive Committee support; training on safety and council processes provided.
     

Positions available

  • 1 role — Volunteer (wage-subsidy options may be discussed for eligible candidates)
     

Canteen Operations Manager


Purpose Manage the Club canteen end-to-end: supplier ordering, stock control, rostering and match-day service across heavy weekend schedules and finals.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Place orders with suppliers; manage deliveries and supplier relationships.
  • Maintain inventory, par levels and FIFO stock rotation.
  • Create and manage volunteer rosters for canteen shifts.
  • Oversee food safety, hygiene standards and equipment maintenance.
  • Run canteen on match days and reconcile takings.
  • Ensure coverage for 9 senior Saturday games, 14 junior Sunday games and junior finals.
  • Train volunteers in food handling and POS use.
  • Report sales and stock usage to Treasurer.
     

Accountabilities

  • Food safety: Compliance with local food safety regulations.
  • Stock accuracy: Weekly inventory reconciled; variances investigated.
  • Financial controls: Daily takings reconciled and handed to Treasurer.
  • Service delivery: Canteen staffed and operational for scheduled matches and finals.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Required: Current food handling certificate (or willingness to obtain).
  • Desirable: Experience in hospitality, retail or volunteer coordination; basic cash handling experience.
  • Skills: Organisation, supplier negotiation and people management.
     

Ideal for

  • Hospitality or retail workers seeking part-time paid work.
  • Jobseekers 55+ who want paid, flexible hours and social, active roles; government wage-support schemes can be discussed for eligible candidates.
     

Support and training

  • On-the-job training from outgoing manager and Executive Committee; documented procedures and volunteer training sessions provided.
     

Positions available

  • 1 paid position (can be over 55 Job seeker)
     

Bar Manager


Purpose Oversee bar operations including stock control, service on match days and events, and support wider Club needs.
 

Primary responsibilities

  • Manage bar stock purchasing, storage and regular stocktakes.
  • Run bar service on match days and at Club functions (approx. 9 Saturday match days and 6 events).
  • Ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) compliance and maintain licences.
  • Train and roster bar volunteers; ensure cash/eftpos procedures followed.
  • Reconcile bar takings and provide sales reports to Treasurer.
  • Assist with general Club tasks and event setup.
     

Accountabilities

  • Stock control: Regular stocktakes with minimal shrinkage.
  • Compliance: RSA and liquor licensing obligations met.
  • Financial reconciliation: Daily/weekly takings reconciled and reported.
  • Service standards: Bar staffed for scheduled match days and events.
     

Qualifications and background experience

  • Required: Current RSA certificate.
  • Desirable: Experience in bar/hospitality operations, stock control and rostering.
  • Skills: Customer service, cash handling and basic stock management.
     

Ideal for

  • RSA-certified hospitality workers or volunteers seeking part-time roles.
  • Jobseekers 55+ who want flexible, social work; wage-subsidy options may be available for eligible hires.
     

Support and training

  • Handover from outgoing Bar Manager; Executive Committee support; POS and stock training provided.
     

Positions available

  • 1 manager — Paid/volunteer mix (paid roles and wage-subsidy options can be discussed).