ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together. 

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.  

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include: 

• Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
• Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
• A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
• Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Birthday Leave
• Study Leave
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partner discounts
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

You will be part of a Local Organising Committee (LOC), which has been established for the sole purpose of delivering the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ in Australia.

This prestigious event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four. We are eager to create another tournament that celebrates women's football and multicultural Australia and also delivers legacy outcomes for football and Australian society more broadly.

Please note that this role is fixed term until April 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Acting as the main point of contact for building management, overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of the office, managing office supplies and equipment, and coordinating vendor relationships and catering needs.
• Implementing policies and procedures, supporting the WAC26 LOC Executive Team with travel and credit card acquittals, and ensuring the efficient operation of the office, including maintaining appearance, managing supplies, and overseeing administrative tasks.
• Coordinating meetings, providing administrative support, and keeping management informed through regular reporting.
• Supporting the organization of LOC Team Town Hall Meetings, team offsite events, and monthly Business to Business events, including venue sourcing, logistics, and catering.
• End-to-end management of office functions, event preparation, and guest management, working with key stakeholders to support VIP requirements, Board meetings, AFC inspections, and other activities as needed.

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in an administrative or office project role with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple tasks with high organizational and logistical skills.
• Experienced in project scoping, office relocations, and handling contingency scenarios effectively.
• Strong ability to build relationships, maintain professional standards, and create a positive team environment.
• Capable of working autonomously, managing tight deadlines, demonstrating integrity, and having a friendly, detail-oriented approach.

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.

Application Closing Date: 22nd of January, 2025.

Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement