The Newcastle Jets are delighted to confirm Mark Milligan as the Club’s Isuzu Ute A-League Head Coach, signing on until the end of the 2026/2027 season.
The appointment marks the return of Milligan to the Jets, having played for the Club during the 2008/09 season.
Milligan has most recently served as an assistant Coach with the Malaysian National Team under fellow Australian Peter Cklamovski, prior to this having held the role as an Assistant Coach with Adelaide United from 2022-2025.
Having a decorated international playing career, sitting equal 8th in the all-time Socceroos appearances with 80 caps for Australia while also winning the 2015 Asia Cup, Milligan’s domestic playing career includes two A-League Premierships and one A-League Championship, picking up many accolades along the way including the Joe Martson Medal in the 2015 Grand Final.
Maverick Sports Partners Executive Chairman Maurice Bisetto said.
“As we progressed through the process of identifying a new A-League Men’s Head Coach, it became clear that Mark was well placed to take the Club into a new era. Mark has made the transition to coaching seamlessly and we are excited to have him onboard as a leader in our organisation.
Having spent time here as a player, Mark knows what it means to connect to the community and the importance of establishing an identity for the Newcastle Jets. We are confident Mark will be able to instill a strong culture across all facets of the Club, including building a winning team that the region can be proud of.”
Milligan said, “I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to be the Club’s new Isuzu Ute A-League Men’s Head Coach.
It is exciting times under the new ownership of the Newcastle Jets, and it was clear very early on that their strategy is consistent with my vision for the Jets, which will be built on player development and ultimately achieve team success.
Having played for the Club and spent time in Newcastle, I am acutely aware of the fan’s desire to see a certain brand of football based on a high energy attacking style of play.
I look forward to working with this group of players and adding to the foundations that have begun to be put in place. We will continue building the relationships that the Maverick Sports Partners have been re-establishing.”
