Job Description
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.
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Role Purpose
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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:
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Lead the design, planning and execution of the Club's event calendar, including match-day functions, business networking events, community activations and partner experiences
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Deliver events to the highest professional standard, ensuring they are on-brand, on-budget and aligned with the Club's purpose and values
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Oversee end-to-end logistics including venues, catering, AV, theming, ticketing and scheduling to ensure seamless delivery
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Collaborate with Marketing and Partnerships to integrate partner activations and brand elements into every event
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Match-Day Experience
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Drive the delivery of premium match-day functions, hospitality and activations for members, partners and VIPs
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Work closely with Football,



Operations and Game-Day teams to ensure events complement the on-field product and enhance the fan experience
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Ensure match-day events reflect the Club's commitment to inclusivity, innovation and community connection
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Provide clear operational leadership on match-days and during peak periods
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Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
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Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders attending or involved in Club events, including corporate partners, members, community groups and government representatives
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Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, venues and event contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
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Collaborate across the Club to align event objectives with broader strategic priorities
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Embed storytelling, inclusivity and purpose into all events to foster belonging and pride
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Budget, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
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Manage event budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and disciplined cost control
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Track and report on event outcomes, measuring success against attendance, satisfaction and commercial impact
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Implement and refine event systems, processes and checklists to build scalable delivery as the Club grows
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Identify current opportunities to elevate the event program, enhancing brand reputation and partner satisfaction
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What you'll bring
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Proven experience delivering events end-to-end in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, ideally 3+ years in a comparable role
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Demonstrated capability managing event budgets, suppliers and competing priorities
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across partners, members, community groups and government
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Creative instincts balanced with operational precision; you can imagine the experience and then run the checklist that delivers it
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Calm under pressure, with the ability to think quickly and laterally when plans change
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Experience within a professional sporting club or major venue environment is highly regarded
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Working With Vulnerable People accreditation and a valid Driver's Licence are essential
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The Fine Print
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Full-time, permanent, based in Hobart and reporting to the Operations and Events Manager
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Regular out-of-hours work required, including nights and weekends across the season
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A collaborative and inclusive culture with attractive benefits including quarterly wellbeing days and additional off-season leave
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Work that matters, a team that backs you, and a chance to be part of something truly historic
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Salary guidance of $70,000 - $80,000 + superannuation, commensurate with experience
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Company Overview
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The team that we were told would never ever happen has finally roared to life! Born from over 150 years of dedication, grit and passion, on 18 March **** we celebrated the launch of the latest AFL club – the Tasmania Football Club – The Tasmania Devils.

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