The Kick-off Story

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.

If you need assistance in applying for this role, please reach out to our People team.

Your Next Big Match

The Host City and Stakeholder Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Manager Government and Stakeholder Relations in the successful planning and delivery of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The role will assist in managing stakeholder relationships, tracking contractual deliverables, and supporting the event's strategic objectives and reporting requirements, under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Host City and Stakeholder Relations.

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

• Stakeholder Communication: Support coordination and communication between the LOC, government officials, and local authorities; draft and proofread meeting materials and correspondence.
• Administrative Support: Assist with preparing and distributing key documents and maintaining stakeholder contact lists.
• Tracking & Reporting: Help monitor Host City Agreements, track milestones, and support reporting obligations to government bodies.
• Community Engagement: Contribute to event promotion and support local outreach and community engagement efforts.
• Operational Support: Provide daily administrative support including presentations, meeting logistics, and system maintenance.
• Team Coordination: Assist the Senior Manager and team with daily tasks, meeting coordination, and internal briefings.

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

What Gets You in the Game?

• A minimum of 1-3 years in event coordination, project management, stakeholder management, sports administration or a related field
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of event coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with event management software is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a positive, can-do attitude
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence.

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

Offside Conditions

• Full working rights in Australia *(please note that due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
• 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
• Our roles are based at Moore Park in Sydney  

The Winning Team Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Access to National Team Match Tickets
• Partner Discounts and Offers
• Birthday and Thank You Leave  

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

Application Closing Date: 28 April 2026

The Women’s Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, work environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours promote a culture where individuals make an impact both on and off the pitch, united in the pursuit of excellence, building trust, and championing inclusivity.

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.

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