Venue Fan Activations and Services Manager

AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP 2026 LOC OFFICE

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

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

Fan Activation Zones & Precinct Delivery

• Lead all planning, delivery, and pack-down of the Fan Activation Zone, ensuring alignment with creative, operational, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with entertainment providers and monitor presentation, crowd flow, accessibility, and risk management.

Volunteer Coordination

• Oversee volunteer deployment, supervision, welfare, and communication across fan zones and concourse areas.
• Act as the on-ground leader, maintaining morale and contributing to post-match feedback and reporting.

Commercial Partner Liaison

• Serve as the primary venue contact for partner activations, supporting setup, approvals, branding checks, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all activations meet contractual rights and coordinate reporting with the central Commercial team.

Merchandise Coordination

• Support merchandise vendors with setup, queue management, and service presentation.
• Monitor compliance with brand standards and provide venue-level feedback on performance and engagement.

Matchday Operations and Reporting

• Participate in matchday briefings and ensure all fan-facing elements are show-ready throughout the event.
• Produce daily reports covering volunteers, crowd insights, partner delivery, and incidents, collaborating closely with key stadium teams.

A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser: https://footballaustralia.com.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/Position%20description%20-%20Venue%20Fan%20Activation%20and%20Experience%20Manager%20%28Gold%20Coast%29%20-%20AFC%20Women%27s%20Asian%20Cup%20LOC%202026.pdf

What Gets You in the Game?

• 3–5 years’ experience in event operations, live event coordination, or fan engagement.
• Experience working in large-scale public environments such as stadiums, festivals or cultural events.
• Strong people leadership experience, particularly with volunteers or casual staff.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial or sponsor activations in live event settings.
• Excellent communication, multitasking and team coordination skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and in rapidly changing environments.

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
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

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

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: www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement