Senior Events Executive

Senior Events Executive

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Events Executive is responsible for the successful delivery of a number of AFL and AFLW’s major events consisting of awards nights, corporate hospitality, public events and match day events.

The AFL major events calendar includes events such as Toyota AFL Premiership Season Launch, Anzac Day, Dreamtime at the ‘G, Australian Football Hall of Fame, AFL Awards, Charles Brownlow Medal, Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade and Live Site, Footy Festival, Toyota AFL Grand Final events and AFL Draft.

The AFLW major events calendar includes such events as the AFLW Season Launch, AFLW Awards, AFLW Grand Final Eve Lunch, NAB AFLW Grand Final events and AFW Draft.

The Senior Events Executive will be given a portfolio of events across both the Men’s and Women’s competitions as well as various other events throughout the year. This portfolio will change and evolve every two years. They will contribute to the development of the creative aspects of the Major Events Program. Additionally, the Senior Events Executive is responsible for the leadership of an Events Coordinator who manages various events of their own as well as assisting both the Senior Events Executives and Events Executives in the administration of their major events.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage event budgets and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Create event and organisation efficiencies with systems, processes and procedures
• Ensure that customer needs, requirements and experience are considered and achieved throughout all stages of the event from planning stages to wrap up.
• Deliver key internal departments and external stakeholders objectives with a clear understanding of their requirements. 
• Plan and deliver all events at exceptional level and improve on previous years’ feedback
• Demonstrate the AFL Values in day-to-day work

People Management – Event Coordinator

• Day to day management and support of Event Coordinator
• Overseeing workload and event execution
• Providing guidance and assistance when required
• Conducting feedback loops in line with Events Executive’s KPIs

Other Responsibilities

• Provide additional support to the Senior Manager, Events and Match Day with regard to the delivery of other events not specified, as required.

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Ability to efficiently establish an appropriate course of action to accomplish a goal
• Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously and within set timeframes
• Ability to be creative and innovative to ensure events are always the benchmark
• Strong attention to detail and administration capability
• Able to control and maintain processes, people and tasks
• Ability to budget and allocate resources effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to remain effective when faced with changing tasks or responsibilities
• Ability to manage people within a high-performance environment
• Ability to run end-to-end events and production including all elements within the process

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 14 November 2024