Stadium Event Manager

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

Marvel Stadium is one of the busiest multi-purpose stadiums in the world, welcoming over two million patrons each year through its gates. As the home of elite AFL matches, Marvel Stadium also hosts international sporting events, major concerts, and entertainment experiences, showcasing global stars like Coldplay, Paul McCartney, P!NK, and Oasis.

The Stadium Event Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced venue, stadium or major event professional seeking to join a highly professional team in delivering dynamic events across the AFL, BBL and concert season at Marvel Stadium. This role will suit industry an experienced industry professional with demonstrated experience in detailed operational planning, seamless delivery across all operational disciplines, outstanding stakeholder engagement and an agile and hands-on approach to event delivery.

This role reports into a Senior Event Manager who leads a dynamic team of Event Managers across all stadium events so candidates should have excellent communication skills and proven capabilities to work in a complex venue or event environments, work in a collaborative team environment, create professional and detailed documentation, deliver to strict deadlines along with driving innovation, an commitment to continuous improvement is essential.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Based within the Stadium Operations team, working closely with event promoters, operational staff and executive leadership
• Required to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on major event schedules
• Involves both office-based strategic planning and on-site event oversight

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

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OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au / careers / our-organisation

THE PERKS

Applications Close : 14 July 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr