National Events Manager in Sydney

Purpose
To lead, promote, unite, develop and regulate football.

Vision
To unite and elevate Australian football to become a world class, globally respected system to inspire our national, developing excellence at every level.

Mission
Working with our stakeholders every day – to build the capability, capacity and capital we need now and in the future - to transform every football dream into reality.

Company Values
Ready: Always ready, Always ahead
Connect: Together, united
Excel: Our best, every day in every way
Protect: Guarding the game, Securing the future.

What We Offer
At Football Australia we want to look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

Background and Purpose of the Role
The National Events Manager plays a critical leadership role in the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Football Australia’s events, competitions and match-day operations. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of national team matches, major competitions (including the Australia Cup and National Second Division), and major international and exhibition events. This role requires a highly experienced and strategic events professional who can lead complex projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver world-class fan experiences while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the domestic and international football landscape.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Football Australia events, including national team matches, competitions and major tournaments.
• Oversee match-day operations, stadium readiness and integration with venue partners.
• Develop and implement event strategies, operational plans and project timelines.
• Manage ticketing strategies, fan engagement initiatives and event delivery frameworks.
• Lead relationships with key stakeholders including venues, federations, FIFA/AFC, clubs, government and commercial partners.
• Oversee procurement, tendering and management of event suppliers and contractors.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments to ensure aligned and high-quality event execution.
• Provide leadership and direction to the events & operations team.

Role Outcomes / Deliverables

• Successful delivery of high-quality, fan-focused events that enhance the profile of football in Australia.
• Efficient and effective management of multiple events and projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Strong, productive stakeholder relationships across domestic and international partners.
• Well-executed event operations, including safety, security, logistics and stakeholder integration.
• Delivery of detailed event plans, reporting, budgets and post-event evaluations.
• Leadership of a high-performing, accountable and collaborative team culture.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in managing and delivering sporting or major events.
• Strong project management capability, including planning, budgeting and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive outcomes in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail with strong commercial and operational acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in event management, sports management, venue management or a related discipline.
Demonstrated relevant industry experience in events, operations or sport.
Valid driver’s licence.

Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter.