Stadium Event Manager

About the role

The AFL is looking for a full-time Stadium Event Manager based in Docklands and reporting to the Senior Stadium Event Manager. The role leads the detailed planning, operational delivery and review of sporting events, concerts, special events and venue hires at Marvel Stadium, connecting internal teams, clients, tenant clubs, promoters, contractors and service providers to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality experiences. It also contributes operational expertise to stadium projects such as the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for assigned events, from planning and delivery to post-event review
• Manage AFL and AFLW matches, concerts, special events and venue hires
• Develop event plans, schedules, briefing materials and operational documentation
• Lead planning meetings, briefings and communications with stakeholders
• Lead event-day operations, including the Event Control Room, and escalate and resolve issues
• Perform Deputy Chief Warden duties and contribute to the Emergency Management Team
• Coordinate contractors and service providers
• Support selected events and projects, including the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027
• Run post-event debriefs, document learnings and monitor agreed actions
• Use technology and AI to improve event delivery

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in the event or venue industry, including three years supporting large-scale stadium events with crowds of over 20,000
• Experience leading operations in an Event Control Room and performing a Deputy Chief Warden or comparable emergency management role
• A qualification in Event Management or a related discipline
• Ability to lead large, diverse workforces and manage competing deadlines

Required skills

• Event planning, crowd management, contractor coordination and emergency management principles
• Stakeholder management, meeting leadership and briefing delivery
• Strong organisational skills and sound judgement

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, coaching, mentoring and formal development
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Partner offers and discounts
• Silver memberships for permanent team members
• 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period

Applications close 31 October 2026; candidates must hold a valid Working with Children or Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.