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
• Study 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

As part of the LOC Security, Safety, & Access Team, the role is responsible for the comprehensive accreditation and access planning for the execution of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup™, under the guidance of the AFC Asian Cup Office (ACO) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

This Sydney based role involves strategic, tactical and operational management of all accreditation and access operations that go towards ensuring effective Tournament delivery in accordance with AFC requirements outlined in the Organising Association Agreement OAA), Stadium Technical Annex (STA), List of Requirements, Policies / Guidelines and other AFC directives

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

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• The Accreditation Manager will be responsible for the successful planning and ensuring a successful delivery of the accreditation and access services and operations in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
• Integrate Accreditation and Access Program Area planning and deliverables into the Tournament Wide Planning.
• Develop and implement accreditation and access plans in coordination with government authorities, ensuring the alignment with government and AFC requirements.
• Implementation and set up of the AFC access management system including ensuring correct rule set up, access control equipment roll out to security personnel, training of all users, testing and onsite operations and troubleshooting.
• Liaising and collaborating with host country public authorities i.e. government authority to secure their support on security background check and effective integration in tournament planning and delivery.
• Develop all accreditation zones with venue management. Ensure Access plans are complete for all accredited venues.
• Collaborate with Venue Management in the development of dot plans and flows with regards to zoning and constituent groups and coordinate with Safety and Security and Accreditation.

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

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Proven leadership experience, demonstrates the ability to manage cross functional large teams, oversee complex operations, and drive organisational success.
• Extensive professional background and experience in accreditation and access management and leadership within Major Sports Events.
• Worked in a major event with AUS CHECK with an operational knowledge of AUS CHECK’s requirements and operations.
• Ability to manage and to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple projects concurrently and under pressure, i.e. constituent group management, security background check requirements and management, process planning, data protection obligations, system setup requirements, consumables planning and production, planning and implementing operations.
• Understanding of accreditation and access management operations, preferably in a sports environment. Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulation relating to the provision of accreditation and background checks.
• Experience of developing concepts, procedures and policies for accreditation and access at major sports events and translating these into effective operational delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in Accreditation and Access Control Management in a Major Event

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