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 hours 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.

Please keep reading... 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 chance 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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