What does a goal umpire do in junior football?

Each team must supply a goal umpire with enough knowledge to do the job. They should be an adult and must not be an injured or rostered-off player from that team. Duties (section 25):

• stand where you can decide whether a goal or behind was scored
• signal a goal or behind after the Field Umpire gives the "all clear": hand signals first, then flags
• record the goals and behinds scored by each team
• compare scorecards with the opposing goal umpire and the Independent Scorer at each quarter break, and tell the Field Umpire straight away of any discrepancy
• keep the area just behind the goal line clear of spectators and obstructions
• at the end, date and sign the completed score card and hand it to the Field Umpire
• make fair, unbiased, consistent decisions, knowing the Field Umpire may overrule you
• do not enter the playing surface unless the Field Umpire instructs you, and do not coach or talk to players during play
• follow the WA Football Code of Conduct

Goal umpires are not allowed in the Coaches Box. Boundary umpires are not used in Years 3-6 because the Last Possession Rule applies.