The 26-year-old left-back joins the 2016 Norwegian runners-up, who will compete in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League, from Newcastle Jets.

Avaldsnes trainer Per Inge Jacobsen said: “I saw her live at the Algarve Cup with the Australian national team and was impressed with what I saw.

"She is a leader who will be good to get into the group and hopefully she can help to ensure that we achieve our goals this season."

The eight-time Matilda has previously spent time overseas with USL W-League club Ottawa Fury.