Kevin Walters has been confirmed as the new Kangaroos coach.
He will take charge of Australia for this year's rugby league Ashes tour, scheduled across October and November.
There is no long-term contract in place, which means the 57-year-old's future could be results-dependent.
ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys believes Walters' experience as a representative player and coach means he is "well placed" to take on the role.
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"The Commission is very pleased to confirm Kevin Walters as the Kangaroos coach for this historic series," V'landys said.
"As Kangaroo number 612, Walters is very well placed to lead the national team on a historic tour to the UK.
"Kevin has played for the Kangaroos, had a successful coaching career with Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons, and will bring that expertise into the national team for the Ashes.
"Kevin has toured with the Kangaroos as a player, was a leader as a player and as a coach.
"His coaching pedigree is a natural fit for the national team."
Despite stepping back into a media role with Fox League this season, Walters has made no secret of his desire to return to coaching.
It will make his first head coach role since his unceremonious exit from the Broncos in 2024.
"It is truly an honour and a privilege to be able to coach the Kangaroos on such a stage," Walters said.
"Playing on a Kangaroos tour was always a pinnacle as a player, so to be able to lead the best of the best in this environment is very humbling and obviously very exciting.
'This series will be an important step for the growth of international rugby league and for the Kangaroos. I can’t wait to get started."
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Jess Skinner, meanwhile, has seen her tenure as Jillaroos coach extended.
She took charge of Australia in Las Vegas earlier this year, and will continue in her role until after the 2026 World Cup.
"Jess Skinner had significant success in her first outing as Jillaroos coach in Las Vegas earlier this year," V'landys said.
"Jess has progressed through the coaching pathways and is a fantastic choice to lead Australia’s most prolific national women’s team until the end of the World Cup."
The Jillaroos will compete for the Pacific Championships in October.
"I’ve really enjoyed the chance to coach at this level so to be given the opportunity to coach the Jillaroos through the 2026 World Cup is incredibly exciting," Skinner said.
"The women’s game is experiencing continued and significant growth so to be part of the journey at this level is a real honour."