Host City and Stakeholder Relations Coordinator

Overview

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 LOC Office: 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 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) established to deliver the 2026 edition in Australia. This event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four, celebrating women's football and multicultural Australia while delivering legacy outcomes for football and Australian society.

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 fixed term until 31st March 2026.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support communication between the LOC and various stakeholders, including government bodies and the Football Family, while managing meeting schedules and drafting key communications.
• Monitor and track Host City Agreement obligations using project management tools, maintaining records of milestones and assisting with required reporting.
• Support event logistics including guest list management, RSVP tracking, and preparation of accurate VIP/VVIP bios and protocol materials.
• Assist in formatting, preparing, and distributing key documents and maintaining up-to-date contact lists for all stakeholders.
• Provide general admin support to leadership, help with meetings, presentations, and manage internal systems for document and data access.
• Support internal coordination by assisting with daily team tasks, meetings, and ensuring timely completion of follow-ups.

What Gets You in the Game

• 1–3 years in event coordination, project management, stakeholder management, sports administration, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organisational, time-management skills, and high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with event management software is a bonus.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage shifting priorities, and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, proactive, and eager-to-learn mindset.
• Ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence.

Offside Conditions

• Full working rights in Australia (note: due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, sponsorship is not available 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.
• 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: 18th September 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 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 Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement.

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