Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game.

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football.

Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

The opportunity

Help create memorable match day experiences that bring fans closer to the game.

As Events Coordinator, you will support the planning and delivery of AFL and AFLW match day presentation across the season, including marquee rounds, finals and Grand Finals, as well as other events throughout the year.

Working across live entertainment, stadium presentation, broadcast, operational and commercial requirements, you will coordinate assigned event elements and contribute to engaging, well‑executed experiences for fans, clubs and partners.

What You’ll Own

You will coordinate and support a portfolio of match day and other AFL events, combining practical event coordination, creative contribution, stakeholder liaison and detailed operational delivery.

You’ll Add Value Through

- Coordinating assigned components of AFL and AFLW match day presentation, including marquee rounds, finals and Grand Finals
- Contributing to presentation concepts that strengthen fan engagement and align with AFL brand standards and broadcast objectives
- Supporting production planning across staging, audio visual, lighting, pyrotechnics, entertainment and on‑field presentation
- Coordinating performers, entertainment talent, ceremonial participants and suppliers, including contracts, accreditation, schedules and on‑site requirements




- Preparing and maintaining run sheets, production schedules, briefing documents and critical path plans
- Working with clubs, venues, broadcasters, commercial teams, suppliers and other stakeholders to coordinate information, deliverables and presentation outcomes
- Supporting commercial and partner activations while balancing fan experience, broadcast and operational requirements
- Administering event budgets through quote collation, purchase orders, invoice processing, budget tracking and supplier deliverables
- Assisting with risk assessments, operational planning and compliance documentation for safe and effective live event delivery
- Leading weekly operational meetings, collating key information from clubs and sharing it with the wider business

What You’ll Bring

- Experience supporting event coordination, sports presentation, live events, hospitality or a related field, including internship or entry‑level experience
- The ability to coordinate multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- A developing understanding of event planning, logistics and operational delivery
- Experience working with venues, suppliers, production partners or external stakeholders
- Strong organisational capability and attention to detail
- Clear interpersonal and communication skills,



with the ability to build positive and professional working relationships
- Experience preparing event documentation such as run sheets, event plans, guest lists and briefing materials
- Experience with financial administration, including budget tracking, purchase orders and invoice management
- The ability to collaborate across commercial, marketing, communications, football and operational teams
- A proactive and solutions‑focused approach, with the judgement to take direction and ownership of assigned work

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values‑led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters.

This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What You Can Look Forward To

- Play The Day Your Way, our versatile approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
- My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on‑the‑job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
- Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
- My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
- AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
- 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team me

📌 Events Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 AFL - Australian Football League
📍 Melbourne