There has never been a more exciting time to join the Saints. With our AFL, AFLW and inaugural VFL programs building strong momentum and a five year transformational strategy supporting this next era, we are raising standards and delivering on a high performance culture as one club. On the field and off the field alike, our people are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do and to building an enduring legacy for the club. As we look ahead, our vision to become the best Saints ever is shaped by more than 150 years of history, community and red, white and black loyalty.

We want you to join in on the excitement at the Saints as our Events Lead in the Events Team.

Reporting to the Head of Events, you will take ownership of designated events from planning through to delivery and review. You will collaborate with teams across the Club, including Corporate Sales, the CEO Office, Board and Coterie Groups, to deliver events that balance commercial objectives, customer experience and brand requirements.

A key focus of the role is the day-to-day management of the Club’s event systems, including Salesforce and Blackthorn. You will ensure event builds, registrations, guest information and reporting are accurate, timely and well managed. You will also bring a continuous-improvement mindset to the Events team, exploring how AI, automation and emerging technology can simplify administration and improve workflows.

About the role

- Planning and delivering designated Club events to brief, on time and within budget
- Acting as the primary contact for assigned events and proactively resolving issues as they arise
- Providing effective on-the-ground event leadership and leading staff and supplier briefings
- Managing event registrations, guest allocations, communications, attendance records and post-event reconciliation
- Maintaining accurate event and customer data across Salesforce and Blackthorn
- Developing consistent processes, templates and workflows that improve efficiency and reduce manual administration
- Identifying practical opportunities to use AI and automation across event planning, administration, communications, reporting and team workflows
- Producing event reporting and insights across registrations,



attendance and customer feedback
- Leading pre- and post-event reviews and using feedback to continually improve event delivery

About you

- You are an experienced event professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills
- You are highly organised, detail focused and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with different teams to achieve shared outcomes
- You are confident working with systems and data and understand the importance of accuracy and strong processes
- You are curious about AI and emerging technology and actively look for practical ways to make work simpler, faster and more effective
- You are commercially minded and customer focused, with the ability to balance financial, operational and brand considerations
- You remain calm under pressure and approach challenges with sound judgement and a solutions-focused mindset

What you need

Mandatory:

- Proven experience planning, leading and delivering events
- Experience managing event budgets and supplier relationships
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience using CRM and event management systems, including event builds, registration processes, reporting and data management
- Confidence using AI, automation or other digital tools to improve workflows, administration or reporting
- The ability to develop detailed event plans involving multiple teams and stakeholders
- Availability to work flexible schedule across seven days during the football season, including weekends and public holidays
- A valid Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
- A tertiary qualification in Event Management, Business, Marketing or a related discipline
- Experience within professional sport, events,



entertainment or another fast-paced environment
- Experience using Salesforce and Blackthorn

What we offer

- Culture: A grounded, proud and passionate team who truly love what they do
- Hybrid Working: 3 Connect Days at RSEA Park and 2 flexible days each week
- Onsite Facilities: Café, free parking, state of the art gym PLUS free gym and aquatic membership for the Danny Frawley Centre next door.
- Tickets: 4 General Admission tickets to Saints home game at Marvel Stadium
- Pet friendly Fridays: (and yes, we bring our pets in!)
- Staff discounts: Inc. Saints memberships and merch, New Balance, Crown Resorts & Dining, Linen House, Hoyts and more!
- Wellbeing leave: Paid wellbeing days to rest and recharge
- Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
- Excellence in everything we do.
- Team-based approach always.
- Building an enduring legacy.

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You may not meet every role requirement, and that is okay. Research suggests that women and marginalised groups often rule themselves out if they do not meet 100% of the criteria, while men tend to apply once they meet around 60%. If you connect with this role and believe you could be a strong fit for the Saints, this is your sign to back yourself and go for it.

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday, 4th October 2026. Shortlisting may occur prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Interviews will take place on Tue, 13th and Wed, 14th October 2026.

The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and values the strength that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences. You are not just welcome to apply, you are encouraged to belong and thrive at the Saints. This includes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQI+ community.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to fostering a ‘child safe’ culture. Everyone at St Kilda Football Club must understand their responsibilities in relation to child safety and hold a current Working With Children Check.

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📌 Events Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 St Kilda Football Club
📍 Melbourne