Be Part of History The Tasmania Devils Football Club is on a historic journey to build a professional AFL/AFLW club from the ground up. We are assembling a passionate and committed team to connect with fans across Tasmania and beyond, creating experiences that inspire pride, loyalty, and belonging.

Role Purpose The Events

Lead is responsible for the planning, delivery and continual improvement of the Club's event program — from match-day and corporate functions to community engagement and major milestone events. This role owns the end-to-end event lifecycle, balancing creativity and precision to deliver experiences that are on-brand, on-budget and unmistakably Tasmanian. Working across Marketing, Partnerships, Football and Operations, you'll ensure every event deepens connection with members, fans and partners, and reflects the Club's bold, purpose-led identity.

Your responsibilities will include: Event Planning & Delivery

Lead the design, planning and execution of the Club's event calendar, including match-day functions, business networking events, community activations and partner experiences

Deliver events to the highest professional standard, ensuring they are on-brand, on-budget and aligned with the Club's purpose and values

Oversee end-to-end logistics including venues, catering, AV, theming, ticketing and scheduling to ensure seamless delivery

Collaborate with Marketing and Partnerships to integrate partner activations and brand elements into every event Match-Day Experience

Drive the delivery of premium match-day functions, hospitality and activations for members,



partners and VIPs

Work closely with Football, Operations and Game-Day teams to ensure events complement the on-field product and enhance the fan experience

Ensure match-day events reflect the Club's commitment to inclusivity, innovation and community connection

Provide clear operational leadership on match-days and during peak periods Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders attending or involved in Club events, including corporate partners, members, community groups and government representatives

Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, venues and event contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness

Collaborate across the Club to align event objectives with broader strategic priorities

Embed storytelling, inclusivity and purpose into all events to foster belonging and pride Budget, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Manage event budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and disciplined cost control

Track and report on event outcomes, measuring success against attendance, satisfaction and commercial impact

Implement and refine event systems,



processes and checklists to build scalable delivery as the Club grows

Identify recent opportunities to elevate the event program, enhancing brand reputation and partner satisfaction What you'll bring

Proven experience delivering events end-to-end in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, ideally 3+ years in a comparable role

Demonstrated capability managing event budgets, suppliers and competing priorities

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across partners, members, community groups and government

Creative instincts balanced with operational precision; you can imagine the experience and then run the checklist that delivers it

Calm under pressure, with the ability to think quickly and laterally when plans change

Experience within a professional sporting club or major venue environment is highly regarded

Working With Vulnerable People accreditation and a valid Driver's Licence are essential The Fine Print

Full-time, permanent, based in Hobart and reporting to the Operations and Events Manager

Regular out-of-hours work required, including nights and weekends across the season A collaborative and inclusive culture with attractive benefits including quarterly wellbeing days and additional off-season leave

Work that matters, a team that backs you, and a chance to be part of something truly historic

Salary guidance of $70,000 - $75,000 + superannuation, commensurate with experience Apply now! Applications close 5pm Thursday August 13.

📌 Events Lead (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmania Football Club
📍 Hobart