Venue Accreditation Coordinator

Overview

Venue Accreditation Coordinator role at Local Organising Committee AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Pty Ltd. This fixed-term role starts in November 2025 and runs until March 2026. Location: Moore Park, Sydney, Australia.

Your Next Big Match

Please note that this role is fixed term starting in November 2025 until March 2026.

Role Context

You will be part of a Local Organising Committee (LOC) established to deliver the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia. The event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four, aiming to celebrate women's football and deliver legacy outcomes for football and Australian society.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the tournament by delivering the accreditation and access programme on time and to the required standards.
• Coordinate and support the Venue Accreditation Managers in managing the accreditation centres, client process and access.
• Work closely with the Venue Accreditation Manager(s) in Perth ACR Venues.
• Coordinate the Accreditation Centre operations from logistics, FFE and technology.
• Build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the client accreditation/registration process.
• Coordinate secure information and data submitted by client groups during the tournament.
• Assist the Venue Accreditation Managers in training, rostering and managing the volunteers.
• Deliver the production, distribution and scheduling of accreditation devices.
• Finalise the requirements for the Access Control Boards and ensure they are displayed at every Accreditation checkpoint.
• Ensure all Zoning maps and client flow are finalised.
• Assist the Venue Accreditation Managers in finalising accreditation and access documentation.
• Support the accreditation team in all operations and client processes where required.

A full copy of the position description can be found by copying and pasting the following link into a web browser: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2025-08/Position%20description%20-%20Venue%20Accreditation%20Coordinator%20%28Sydney%29%20-%20AFC%20Women%27s%20Asian%20Cup%20LOC%202026.pdf

What Gets You in the Game

• Background and experience in accreditation and/or working in Venue Management or at Events.
• Understanding of accreditation and access management operations and its integration in accreditation within Venue Operations.
• Knowledge of Venue Operations (Stadium).
• Knowledge of developing procedures and policies for access at venues and translating these into effective operational delivery.
• Ability to manage and operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple projects concurrently and under pressure.
• Experience working in a team environment and collaborating across a range of operational areas.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
• Understanding of project management within a venue or major event environment with differing stakeholders.
• Flexibility and openness to shifting demands and priorities.
• IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and familiarity with MS Teams, Smartsheet, SharePoint.
• High level of flexibility to meet changing priorities and variable working duties.
• Ability to sustain high-level performance and problem solving with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.

Offside Conditions

• Full working rights in Australia (note: fixed-term role; sponsorship not offered).
• Working with children check (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.
• Role 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

Application

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. Application Closing Date: 5 September.

The Women's Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity and inclusion. Our values promote a culture where individuals make an impact, build trust, and champion inclusivity. We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, visit: www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement

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