Executive Assistant

Company description:

The AFL is Australia's premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the 'grassroots' of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

Job description:

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game - from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia's game.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an organisational powerhouse who thrives in a dynamic and high-profile environment? Do you love being the go-to person who makes things happen? This is your chance to step into an influential role supporting the Executive General Manager for the Customer, Commercial and Technology function, one of the largest departments at the AFL. Your exec has extensive experience working with EAs as a critical partner in the business and brings a belief of the value of the role of an EA to the partnership you will embark on - and high expectations about what you can deliver together.

We are looking for a proactive, resourceful Executive Assistant who can think on the fly, manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines at the highest levels of our organisation to join our high performing team.

Two days won't be the same The portfolio includes the sales, marketing, technology and content and digital side of the business, so you could be liaising with the EA of the CEO of a major ASX listed business, one of our music partners, a marketing agency, an AFL club CEO or one of the hundreds of team members. On any day you will providing administrative and organisational support to the business, including:

• Diary, email & file management. This can't be underestimated - the diary involves a large number of internal and external stakeholders and is full every day. Staying across the inbox as well as the outbox is incredibly important.
• Managing confidential enquiries, ticketing requests for VIPs and partners, and screening visitors.
• Coordinating extensive and frequent travel arrangements and organising meetings and events.
• Preparing and distributing executive papers, presentations, and meeting agendas including Commission papers.
• Tracking actions to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Handling routine account payments and reconciliations and monitoring budgets, analysing transactions, and keeping administration costs low.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders across leadership teams, and the EA community.
• Contributing to key projects within and outside of core role.
• Supporting and contributing to the success of the broader team.

This is a great role if you are proactive, have supported a Senior Executive, C-Suite or similar stakeholders in complex organisations before and have;

• A proven ability to take on true executive assistant-style challenges and tasks, involving quick thinking, problem solving and influencing both internally and externally
• Strong organisational skills and can manage competing demands and changing priorities within stringent timelines
• Awareness and can handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
• Highly developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and advanced multi-channel digital tooling skills - excellent and mandatory Microsoft Office, Teams, WhatsApp skills and some experience in a sales CRM system is not necessary, but desirable. Use of project management tools and Miro boards is also valuable but not mandatory.
• The ability to recognise where processes can be improved and takes the initiative to improve them
• Cultural competence is desired

In this role, you won't just be managing calendars. You'll work closely with senior leaders and have real ownership of your work. You will be a trusted member of the leadership team and you will be proud of the function you perform as part of that team, and an active and valued member of the team. f you're ready to bring your organisation, energy and creativity to this role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

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Applications close: 14 November 2025

We offer:

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way - a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development - lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well - access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits - with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships - permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends