ABOUT US

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together. 

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.  

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include: 

• Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
• Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
• A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
• Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

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:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
• Volunteer leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partner discounts
• Workplace Banking Program
• Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager - Venue Overlay, is responsible for managing and coordinating the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 (WAC26) venue overlay activities and to provide comprehensive end to end support to the entire team and event.

The Manager - Venue Overlay will play a key role in the successful delivery of all WAC26 infrastructure requirements across 5 Venues in Australia.

The remit includes working alongside the Operations, Dressing and Signage, Technology and Design teams in the strategic planning, tendering and procurement process, cost and contract management and technical design development for venue overlay activities. The successful candidate will also be involved with operational planning, installation, operations, dismantling, close-out / contract finalisations, and knowledge transfer.

This Sydney based role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional time management, prioritisation and communication skills, a thorough understanding of the event overlay market in Australia and an ability to collaborate with the business on best practice overlay delivery methodology.

Please note that this role is fixed term until April 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Work with the operations and design managers to understand requirements and conceptualise overlay designs that align with event goals and branding
• Lead the development of overlay scope to ensure specifications, space and area allocations across all venues are developed in accordance with the event requirements and are fit for purpose
• Lead the development of tender requirements and subsequent for all overlay requirements
• Provide contract management and administration support to the General Manager including supplier engagement, tender processes, contracting and cost control
• Create and manage overlay fit-out and construction timelines, including the removal and reinstatement phases
• Act as the primary point of contact for Venue based facilities and technical management team for overlay planning and discussions as well as internal support
• Oversee the venue’s overlay budget for the duration of the event, ensuring all financial targets are met
• Lead a team direct reports whilst fostering a collaborative and responsive team environment

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Major Events Experience
• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously
• Thrives in a team environment

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description

Additional Requirements: 

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

Application Closing Date: 16th of December, 2024

Football Australia are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours support and encourage an environment that sees its people drive impact on and off the pitch, are trusting in each other, united to achieve and embrace an inclusive environment.

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. If you require support or advice with your application, please contact us.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement