Chris Febvre • September 27, 2022
AFL North East Border Director
AFL North East Border Director
Expression of Interest
It is an exciting time at AFL North East Border as we focus on the renewal of the commission with the recruitment of three new directors to fill casual vacancies. We are seeking volunteer directors to assist in the governance and oversight of football and netball in the North East region.
About AFL North East Border
Established in 2013, AFL North East Border is the governing body for Australian Rules football in the Region and affiliated to AFL Victoria Country. AFL North East Border is Governed by a 9-person independent Commission which is responsible for the governing the game locally and providing local solutions for local issues.
The scope of responsibility for AFLNEB includes over 60 clubs in 7 leagues and its Regional Umpiring Department across 11 Local Government Areas including Albury City Council, City of Wodonga, City of Wangaratta, Rural City of Benalla, Alpine Shire, Towong Shire, Indigo Shire, Moira Shire, Mansfield Shire, Snowy Valley Council and Federation Shire.
Commissioners are identified for their professional skills set, previous experience in a sporting environment and understanding of regional and rural community. Operationally, the cornerstone to AFLNEB’s function is the Regional Administration Centre situated in Wodonga with a satellite office at the WSDC at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.
About You
AFL North East Border is seeking individuals to join its commission who can demonstrate knowledge, experience and technical expertise across one or more of the following areas:
• Strong governance experience including previous Board roles
• Strategic leadership
• Financial qualifications
• Strategic risk management
• Legal
• Leading cultural and organisational change
• Marketing, advertising, sponsorship
• Infrastructure development
• Stakeholder engagement, corporate/social/organisational responsibility, issues management
• Government relations / knowledge
• Sports Management
• Climate and environment
When selecting candidates to act as Commissioners regard is given to the overall needs of the Commission, the relevant skills and expertise needed at the board level of the Commission and individuals who are not, by reason of any provision of the Act, ineligible to be or prohibited from being a Commissioner.
A full position description is available here.
For a confidential discussion about the role with the Chairman or Region Manager, please contact Zac Hedin, Region Manager at zac.hedin@afl.com.au.
Please forward your expression of interest incorporating a 1-2 page resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience to zac.hedin@afl.com.au
This pre season Nines is coming to the OKFNL. A great opportunity for OKFNL clubs to connect with local junior footballers and introduce them to their club ahead of the 2026 season. Local OKFNL clubs can enter teams of 9-12 players, with prizes and giveaways for clubs who attract the most junior footballers, most registrations across teams and team spirit on the day! When - Sunday 16th of November Where - Wareena Park, Wangaratta Time - 10am to 4pm Cost - $350 per team (approx $35 per player) Ages - 16+ For more information on Nines you can check out all the details here - https://play.afl/play/afl-nines To enter a team or find out more please contact Daniel Saville (OKFNL Ops Manager) - okfnloperations@gmail.com
The 2025 North East Border V Line Cup teams have been selected, with Division One and Two boys teams and the girls teams preparing to compete in Ballarat. AFL North East Border would like to thank all the coaches and support staff who have been working tirelessly over the past two months preparing the squads to compete at the carnival in Ballarat on the 23rd and 24th of September. The NEB teams will compete against the Goulburn Murray teams on Tuesday the 23rd at Mars Stadium, before taking on the Greater Western Victoria teams on Wednesday 24th at City Oval. Please check out the AFLNEB Facebook and Instagram pages to follow the action!
Ben has been involved with the local Wangaratta Auskick centre for five years and the coordinator for four of those, the exciting announcement was announced at the allocation night for Auskickers graduating to the Wangaratta and District Junior Football League in front of local Auskickers, parents and local WDJFL Clubs. The prize for the award is a grand final weekend experience including three nights' accommodation in Melbourne, a ticket to the Welcome to Melbourne function, attendance at the grand final parade, and a reserve seat ticket to the 27 September grand final. Over his time, Ben has secured significant sponsorship for the program; has initiated the all-girls' group; provides a support network for smaller centres across Wangaratta and surrounding regions; contributes to community events like allocation night and puts in a heap of extra work with the allocation process; organises half-time Auskick games at local football league matches; and, of course, the countless hours spent organising jumpers, certificates, equipment and everything in between, year after year. Wangaratta is regularly one of the biggest centres in the state, if not the nation, and this year was the biggest in Victoria. That, as you can imagine, makes it almost a full-time commitment, year-round. A huge congratulations to Ben from everyone at AFLNEB!
