Kewell, now 47, is currently head coach of Hanoi FC in Vietnam after previous spells with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and Scottish giants Celtic, where he worked under Ange Postecoglou.
The former Leeds United and Liverpool star says he remains focused on developing as a manager overseas, but admitted he has been surprised by the lack of interest from clubs back home.
Kewell, speaking to Football 360, said: “I’ve never had one club ring me. Not one.
“I love my football and wherever I go, I just want to make players better.”
Kewell has steadily built his coaching résumé since hanging up his boots, working in different football cultures and learning under respected managers.
Yet despite being one of Australia’s most decorated football figures, no A-League side has moved for the ex-Socceroos attacker.
Kewell also recalled a remark from former Australia teammate Mark Bosnich that has stayed with him after he was previously linked with the Western Sydney Wanderers job.
He said: “Bozza said I wasn’t qualified enough… and this was when I was already doing well overseas.
“I’ve got nothing against him, and Mark would probably not remember it, but I remember it.”
Kewell enjoyed a glittering playing career, emerging at Leeds United before starring in the Premier League and later winning the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool.
He made his Socceroos debut at just 17 and represented Australia at two World Cups, becoming one of the most recognisable names in the nation’s football history.
In 2012, Kewell was named Australia’s greatest ever footballer at a gala event in Sydney.
Despite his profile and growing coaching experience, a return to Australian club football has yet to materialise.
For now, Kewell appears content continuing his managerial journey abroad, but his comments are likely to raise fresh questions over why A-League clubs have never made the call.