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

The role is responsible for the planning and delivery of transport (systems and venue) services for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup™, involving strategic oversight of all transport operations that go towards ensuring effective Tournament delivery.

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

• Recruit, train, and manage the transport team, including staff, volunteers, contractors, and third-party agencies, to ensure high-quality, efficient transport services for the tournament while maintaining strong relationships with vehicle providers.
• Develop strategic objectives, policies, service levels, and RFP documentation for transport services, engaging appropriate service providers and ensuring integration with other Program Areas for a seamless tournament experience.
• Plan transport solutions for competition and non-competition venues, collaborate with public transport authorities, and contribute to directorate reporting processes for LOC and AFC management teams.
• Manage the delivery of transport services during the tournament and related events, ensuring service providers meet agreed service levels, budgets, and timelines while coordinating with relevant program areas and authorities for team and VIP transport.
• Oversee the execution of transport services at venues, manage transport integrations, and maintain detailed records of activities and incidents for post-event analysis and reporting.
• Oversee the Transport program area budget, collaborating with event-time leads and the finance team to track costs, manage travel and accommodation expenses, and ensure financial processes and documentation are accurate.
• Conduct post-event evaluations with stakeholders, providing feedback on transport delivery, and prepare a detailed report highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations for future tournaments.

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

What Gets You in the Game?

• Extensive experience in transport management for major sports events, with a strong understanding of international sporting teams' transport needs.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex operations effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage third-party contractors.
• Proficient in project management within event environments, with flexibility to adapt to shifting demands and priorities while maintaining excellent public speaking abilities.
• Experience working with international football is preferred.
• Experience in working in Asian cultural contexts is preferred.
• 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 *(please note that due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
• 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: 6th 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