Corporate Events Manager

**ABOUT US**
Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.

Football Australia is the national governing body for football in Australia and a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. It governs all national teams, the A-Leagues (in Football Australia’s capacity as the regulatory body), Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues and leads state, community, and grassroots football.

**OUR VALUES**
Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to _‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’_. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include:

- **Impact On & Off the Field**: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
- **Inclusive & Diverse Football for all**: Football is embedded in the nation's social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
- **A United Team**: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
- **Trust**: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Major Events & Stakeholder Engagement and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, this Sydney-based role will lead all corporate event related responsibilities from inception to execution, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver unique and memorable experiences for our guests.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Develop detailed event operating plans, event rundowns and event concepts for all corporate events, including but not limited to match day hospitality, VIP functions, networking, gala dinners, private functions, annual awards, and other special projects
- Coordinate all pre-planning, including event brief, research, approvals, event design, venue hire, food and beverage, props and signage, travel arrangements, guest lists, RSVPs, speakers/master of ceremonies, gifts, and production management (audio-visual)
- Effectively manage the event lifecycle with external vendors and venues on all event-related matters
- Refine and manage various corporate event specific budgets as well as the yearly corporate event budgets with a view to cost efficiency
- Manage the master stakeholder VIP database including invitations, RSVP, ticketing, and accreditation
- Manage the tender process for event related contractors as well as subsequent onboarding and other negotiation as required

**ABOUT YOU**

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**:

- Substantial knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of corporate events with a strong project management focus
- Extensive experience working with venues and stakeholders on commercial hire terms and other agreements
- Proven experience and ability in leading and growing a team of staff and contractors in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Strong communications (verbal & written) & relationship management skills
- Strong project management disciplines inclusive of the ability to prioritise at peak times
- Advanced IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

**Personal Attributes**:

- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal Football Australia departments and external stakeholders, external vendors, and agencies
- Ability to take a strategic view on event planning and delivery whilst simultaneously exhibiting a strong attention to detail
- Well organised and ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail, high standards of integrity, ability to represent Football Australia’s interests

**Additional Requirements**:

- Full working rights in Australia
- Working with children check (paid/ employee) or state-based equivalent
- Out of hours and weekend work as required
- Domestic and international travel as required

**WHAT WE OFFER**
At Football Australia we want look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Birthday Leave
- Study Leave
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
- Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
- Volunteer leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partner discounts
- Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

Please note: Applications will be