Deputy Venue General Manager - QLD

Description

The Kick-off Story

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in , and follows the success of co-hosting the 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 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 Deputy Venue General Manager plays a critical role in supporting the overall operational delivery of match and non-match day activities at the venue. Working closely with the Venue General Manager (VGM), this role ensures seamless coordination across multiple program areas, maintains effective stakeholder relationships, and contributes to the safe, efficient, and successful operation of the venue. As a visible and approachable presence on-site, the Deputy Venue General Manager also contributes to a positive team culture by being a friendly face and a trusted colleague who helps solve problems with a calm, can-do attitude.

Please note that this role is fixed term until 27th March .

• Provide operational planning support to all Program Areas.
• Foster and maintain strong, positive working relationships with stadium management and staff.
• Facilitate cross-program collaboration and coordinate joint problem-solving efforts.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all Program Areas and AFC to promote a unified, collaborative approach to event delivery.
• Offer proactive support during both match days and non-match days.
• Prepare daily reports and manage incident documentation accurately and promptly