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

Through close collaboration and coordination with LOC Accreditation Manager, the Accreditation Coordinator will help to ensure that the operations relating to the movements of persons holding an access device into and within the stadium and training sites meet the requirements and provide efficient, safe and well-planned ingress, circulation and egress. This role involves the operational planning and management of all accreditation 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 March 2026.

• Plan and deliver accreditation services for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ in Australia.
• Support the development of accreditation operations, including client accreditation processes and system setup.
• Coordinate with safety and security teams to ensure data protection, access control, and wayfinding meet AFC standards.
• Oversee procurement and training, developing materials for Venue Accreditation Managers, local staff, and volunteers.
• Create zoning plans and access control systems for competition venues, training sites, and hotels in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Transition into an operational role during the tournament, ensuring seamless accreditation execution at city/stadium venues.

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

What Gets You in the Game?

• Experience in accreditation, venue management, or event operations, with knowledge of stadium venue operations.
• Strong understanding of accreditation and access management, including policy development and operational delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapting to shifting priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in IT systems and project management tools, including MS Office, MS Teams, Smartsheet, and SharePoint.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, ensuring seamless accreditation integration within venue operations.

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: 7th of March, 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