Stadium & Precinct Services Lead

About the role

The AFL is looking for a Stadium and Precinct Services Lead to keep Marvel Stadium, AFL House and the surrounding precinct safe, secure and operational around the clock. The role is central to access control, security monitoring, integrated building systems and incident response during rostered shifts, and provides on-shift leadership to contractor security personnel. It is a full-time position on a rotating 24/7 roster.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Service Entry control function during rostered shifts
• Run on-shift security operations, venue inspections and patrols across the stadium, AFL House and the precinct
• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarms, fire panels, duress systems and building management systems
• Manage pedestrian, vehicle and restricted-area access, including keys, passes, temporary credentials and access records
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, coordinate escalations and engage emergency services where required
• Monitor critical infrastructure and coordinate escalation of system faults, damage and maintenance needs
• Direct contractor security personnel, allocate tasks and support consistent operational standards
• Maintain incident logs, shift reports, handovers, access lists and other operational documentation
• Support event preparation, venue readiness, car park operations, venue tours and Marvel Stadium 365 activations
• Coordinate the transfer of control room systems to Event Control and share CCTV footage with authorised stakeholders for incident debriefs

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating security operations, control rooms or similar functions
• Experience in a complex, high-volume or 24/7 environment
• Ability to work independently, judge situations and make sound real-time decisions
• Strong situational awareness and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Clear written and verbal communication with a range of stakeholders
• High accuracy in reporting, documentation and systems management
• Confidence directing or coordinating contractors and service providers
• Valid Victorian Security Licence, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a valid Working with Children Check
• Availability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays

Required skills

• Operating CCTV, access control or building management systems
• Incident logging and shift reporting

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including support on game day
• Development through coaching, mentoring and on-the-job learning
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Partner offers and discounts
• Silver memberships for permanent team members
• 6 months of paid primary parental leave for permanent team members