AFL Queensland is calling on passionate, emerging, and established leaders in Women and Girls umpiring to step forward and be part of three exciting national programs in 2026. Whether you're looking to deepen your leadership, expand your network, or create meaningful impact within your community, these programs offer unique, career-defining opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Explore each program below and apply now to take the next step in your umpiring journey.
Applications close Jan 31, 2026.
Women & Girls Umpire Liaison Program
Help shape the future of umpiring across Queensland. Women & Girls Umpire Liaisons play a crucial role in creating safe, welcoming, and empowering environments for female and gender-diverse umpires.
In this role, liaisons:
- Provide on-the-ground support and guidance for new umpires
- Act as a visible and accessible point of connection within local umpiring groups
- Strengthen retention by building confidence, belonging, and community
- Champion W&G participation across their region
If you’re passionate about improving the experience of umpires and supporting the next generation, this is a powerful way to lead from within.
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UMPowered Conference
UMPowered is Australia’s premier development experience for women and non-binary umpire coaches. Designed to inspire, connect, and elevate, this conference brings together umpire coaches from across the country to build capability, confidence, and community.
Participants will:
- Learn modern coaching techniques and practical tools
- Grow their leadership with guidance from national umpire coaching experts
- Build lifelong networks with like-minded leaders
- Experience the AFL inner-sanctum with exclusive access to Marvel Stadium on matchday and a behind-the-scenes tour of the ARC
If you’re ready to level up your coaching impact, or thinking about taking on a coaching role in the future, UMPowered is the perfect next step.
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Lead Your Way
Lead Your Way is a national leadership development program for women and gender-diverse people volunteering in community football. This program focuses on building confident, capable leaders who can influence positive change within their clubs, leagues, and umpiring groups.
Participants take part in a blended experience of:
- Online leadership workshops
- In-person development days
- Networking with leaders from across the country
- Practical tools to strengthen resilience, communication, and influence
If you’re ready to grow your leadership and connect with a national community of change-makers, Lead Your Way will help you step forward with confidence.
Apply Here.