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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 Workforce Planning and Operations is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing workforce requirements for a successful tournament. This role includes staff scoping, workforce planning, scheduling, uniform ordering and distribution, and catering and other logistics arrangements to ensure smooth workforce tournament operations.

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

• Workforce Planning & Staffing: Develop and implement workforce plans across departments, ensuring alignment with HR and Finance for staffing and budget needs.
• Scheduling & Deployment: Create scheduling policies, use workforce software for shift allocation, and manage real-time adjustments and attendance during the event.
• Uniform Management: Define, procure, and distribute uniforms based on staff categories and sizes, with inventory control and post-event returns.
• Catering & Staff Welfare: Plan catering logistics with dietary considerations, coordinate with providers, and implement welfare initiatives like hydration and rest areas.
• Operational Coordination: Act as the central contact for workforce operations, manage workforce area logistics, and oversee venue training.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Deliver post-event reports analyzing workforce performance and operational efficiency.

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

What Gets You in the Game?

• Experience in workforce planning
• Logical and analytical thinking process
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to develop systems and processes
• Proficiency in volunteer management, databases, and excel
• Australian Labor Law Knowledge
• Experience in events and workforce management system
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build positive relationships with program areas and volunteers
• 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: Friday 18 April 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