Junior Champs Staff Applications
NOW OPEN
The National Rugby League Northern Territory (NRL NT) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a range of staffing positions across our Under 16 Boys and Under 16 Girls representative teams competing in the 2026 Territory Junior Championships.
The Championships will be held on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at TRL Stadium (TRLS) and will showcase the very best emerging talent from across metropolitan, regional and remote Northern Territory communities.
As part of our continued commitment to strengthening local pathways and building leadership capacity within our game, we are seeking passionate and qualified individuals to support our representative programs.
๐ Available Staff Roles (All Teams)
We are currently inviting applications for the following positions across:
- Darwin City
- Southern Heat
- Katherine Cowboys
- Gove United
Open Roles:
- Head Coach
(Minimum: Community Coach 16s–18s accreditation required) - Assistant Coach
(Minimum: LeagueSafe accreditation required) - Team Manager
(No formal accreditation required – organised and enthusiastic individuals encouraged to apply) - Runner / Sports Trainer
(Minimum: Level 1 Sports Trainer accreditation required)
All applicants (excluding Team Managers) must demonstrate relevant experience supported by appropriate qualifications aligned to the position they are applying for.
๐ How to Apply
To submit your nomination, please complete the online registration form:
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Registration Link:
https://form.jotform.com/260197516436057
๐ Applications close: 22 February 2026
๐ 2026 Territory Junior Championships – Event Overview
Date: Saturday, 29 March 2026
Venue: Territory Rugby League Stadium. Marrara
Age Eligibility: Players turning
15 or 16 years of age in 2026 (Boys & Girls)
๐ Team Structure & Catchment Areas
The make-up of each representative team will be determined by the catchment area of the club the player represented in 2025.
Darwin City
- Darwin Brothers
- Nightcliff Dragons
- South Darwin Rabbitohs
Southern Heat
- Litchfield Bears
- Palmerston Raiders
- Northern Sharks
- Livingstone Jets
Katherine Cowboys
- Katherine Junior Rugby League
Gove United
Supported by:
- Elcho Island Dolphins
- Groote Eylandt
Combined Teams
May include players from:
- Alice Springs
- Tennant Creek
- Kununurra
This structure ensures strong representation from urban, regional and remote communities, reinforcing NRL NT’s commitment to inclusive pathways and year-round participation opportunities across the Territory.
๐ Supporting the Next Generation
The Territory Junior Championships play a critical role in our local development framework identifying emerging talent while also providing meaningful representative experiences for players, coaches and support staff.
Equally important is the development of community leaders within our game. By stepping into a representative role, you are directly contributing to strengthening clubs, mentoring young athletes and building the future of rugby league in the Northern Territory.
If you are passionate about youth development, representative football and giving back to the game, we encourage you to apply.
๐ง Further Information
For any questions regarding the 2026 Territory Junior Championships or staffing roles, please contact:
Duncan MacGillivray
NRL NT Pathways Manager
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dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au
We look forward to assembling strong, well-supported teams and continuing to build meaningful pathways opportunities across the Northern Territory in 2026.
