The Kick-off Story
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of co-hosting the 2023 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 2026 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
Please note that this role is part-time (3 days per week) fixed term until October 2025.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for goods and services aligned with project objectives and regulations.
- Lead procurement tender processes, including sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for key projects.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify procurement needs, strategy, budget, scope, and ensure timely resource delivery.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from tender documents to contract negotiation and supplier communication.
- Conduct risk assessments, supplier due diligence, and financial viability assessments, with plans for mitigation and escalation.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance, and report procurement activities, outcomes, and challenges to senior management.
**A full copy of the position description can be found here.
What Gets You in the Game?
- Proven experience in procurement management, preferably in sports or large-scale project environments.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, procedures, and contract management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills to meet project deadlines and outcomes.
- High level of integrity, ethical standards, and business acumen in procurement practices.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence.
**A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.
Offside Conditions
- 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
- Our roles are based at Moore Park in Sydney
The Winning Team Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Access to National Team Match Tickets
- Partner Discounts and Offers
- Birthday and Thank You Leave
Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. Application Closing Date: 2nd of February, 2025.
The Women’s Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, work environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours promote a culture where individuals make an impact both on and off the pitch, united in the pursuit of excellence, building trust, and championing inclusivity.
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.
In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement
