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Job Description AFC WOMENS 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 Womens Asian Cup. This marks Australias second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of cohosting the 2023 FIFA Womens 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 Womens 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 womens 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. Venue Operations & Matchday Execution Lead the operational delivery of all sports presentation and fan experience elements within the stadium and venue precinct. Act as the primary point of contact for venue-based execution of run-of-show and presentation planning. Manage and brief on-ground teams including announcers, show callers, production crew, entertainment talent, and volunteers. Ensure all fan experience and presentation elements are aligned with central creative direction and meet safety, scheduling, and broadcast requirements. Sports Presentation & Show Production Oversee implementation of the sports presentation plan at venue level, including ceremonies, anthems, MCs, big screen content, lighting, audio, and video production. Coordinate rehearsals, matchday scripts, and technical readiness checks with central team and contractors. Ensure content is delivered with excellence, consistency, and energy tailored to each match and audience. Fan Experience & Precinct Activation Deliver engaging fan zones and precinct activations in collaboration with commercial partners, host cities, and local agencies. Ensure activations are inclusive, family-friendly, culturally appropriate, and operationally sound. Support implementation of merchandise and sponsor activations in the precinct and concourse. Stakeholder & Volunteer Coordination Liaise with stadium operations, security, broadcast, sponsors, and community partners to align delivery plans. Manage, brief, and support volunteers and casual staff assigned to fan experience roles at the venue. Act as an on-ground representative of the central LOC fan experience and sports presentation team. Logistics & Administration Monitor budgets, schedules, and inventories relevant to venue-level delivery. Provide daily reports, debriefs, and matchday summaries back to the central team. Ensure compliance with risk, safety, access, and safeguarding protocols. A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser: What Gets You in the Game? 5+ years experience in venue or matchday sports presentation operations at major sports or entertainment events. Deep understanding of live event production, sports presentation, or fan engagement. Strong project management, operational delivery, and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to manage show rehearsals, run-of-show execution, and on-ground troubleshooting and problem solving. Excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination skills. Comfortable working under pressure and to tight timelines in high-traffic environments. Understanding of C3 communication structures and tournament approval processes 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 Womens 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 Role Type: On-site Contract Full-time Manager Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. #J-18808-Ljbffr