Events Coordinator

About Us As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia’s game. The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. About The Role The AFL Events Coordinator is responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of a number of events on the AFL and AFLW Events calendar consisting of corporate hospitality, public events, internal department events and match day events. Please note this is a max-term position until approximately end of July 2026. A DAY IN THE LIFE OFKey Accountabilities Event Management

• Identify and book venue and catering
• Coordinate running sheets and production schedules
• Manage the design and printing of all collateral
• Coordinate MC notes and entertainment content
• Compliance with allocated event budgets
• Management of function hosts
• Coordinate catering/security/technical/set-up requirements with venues, caterers and audio visual companies
• Accreditation management
• Talent management
• Beverage stock management
• Working with naming rights partners to ensure their desired outcomes
• Working with third party suppliers (catering companies, AV and production companies) to produce events
• Working with internal departments to ensure their desired outcomes
• Produce event debrief report demonstrating the successes, areas for improvement

Assistance for major events

• Talent coordination
• Accreditation creation and distribution
• Theming
• Dressing Room coordination
• Travel, accommodation and transfers coordination
• Venue liaison
• Production of key documents and event kits
• Production and distribution of post-event feedback surveys

Other Responsibilities

• Provide additional support to the Events Team regarding the preparation for and delivery of other events not specified, as required
• Provide occasional support at major events and match day functions either in the role of host or stage manager
• Challenging existing processes in order to create new efficiencies
• Match Day function administration
• Major events administration
• CRM and Event Management Software administration

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBERCore Competencies

• Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously and within set timeframes
• Ability to be creative and innovative to ensure events are always the benchmark
• Able to control and maintain processes, people and tasks
• Ability to budget and allocate resources effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to remain effective when faced with changing tasks or responsibilities
• Ability to manage people within a high-performance and high-pressure environment
• Ability to identify and provide quality solutions aimed at meeting customer needs
• Focus on ensuring that customer service is placed as the highest priority in all aspects of the role that impact upon the client

Mandatory

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in the events and hospitality industry
• Administration skills

Desired

• Demonstrated experience in running end to end events and production
• Knowledge of event venues and production requirements
• Budget management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification

OUR CULTURE Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts

Applications Close: 6 August 2025