Chelsea Roffey is one of the most respected officiating figures in Australian sport, celebrated for her trailblazing career as an AFL boundary umpire and her groundbreaking contribution to gender equality in elite football.

Roffey made history as the first female boundary umpire to officiate in an AFL Grand Final, breaking barriers in one of the nation’s most high-profile sporting arenas. Across a distinguished umpiring career spanning more than a decade, she officiated over 200 AFL games, earning respect for her professionalism, composure, and elite performance standards.

Beyond the field, Chelsea has built an impressive career in health, wellbeing, and leadership. With a background in nursing and mental health, she has worked extensively in high-performance and wellbeing environments, combining clinical expertise with elite sport experience.

Her unique dual perspective — operating in both high-pressure sporting environments and frontline health settings — provides powerful insight into resilience, decision-making, teamwork, and performing under scrutiny.

As a speaker, Chelsea delivers engaging and inspiring presentations on leadership, diversity, mental wellbeing, and breaking barriers. Her story resonates strongly with corporate audiences, leadership groups, and organisations focused on inclusion and cultural change.

Whether speaking at conferences, corporate forums, or leadership events, Chelsea Roffey brings authenticity, insight, and a powerful message of progress and possibility.

Key Topics
Breaking barriers & gender equality | Leadership under pressure | Mental health & wellbeing | Resilience | Diversity & inclusion | High-performance environments
Ideal for: Conferences, corporate leadership events, government forums, sporting organisations, wellbeing programs

Notable Media & Television Credits
AFL Grand Final Officiating Coverage | AFL Broadcast Media | National Sports Media Features

Career Highlights & Accolades
First Female AFL Grand Final Boundary Umpire | 200+ AFL Games Officiated | AFL Officiating Trailblazer | Mental Health & Nursing Professional

Appearance Formats
Keynote Speaker | Leadership Sessions | Panels | Q&A | Workshops | Virtual Presentations

Booking Snapshot
Location: Queensland / Australia
Travels: Australia-wide
Formats: Keynote | Panels | Leadership
Audience Size: 50 – 3,000+

For availability, fees, and tailored event options, contact our team via the enquiry form or call directly.