Please note that this role is fixed term starting in September 2025 until March 2026.
AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP 2026 LOC OFFICE
The Kick-off Story
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.
You will be part of a Local Organising Committee (LOC), which has been established for the sole purpose of delivering the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ in Australia.
This prestigious event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four. We are eager to create another tournament that celebrates women's football and multicultural Australia and also delivers legacy outcomes for football and Australian society more broadly.
If you need assistance in applying for this role, please reach out to our People team.
Your Next Big Match
* Plan and deliver safety and security operations** across stadiums and non-competition venues, ensuring alignment with AFC regulations, local requirements, and high operational standards.
* Lead the development of integrated security strategies**, including SOPs, policies, procedures, dot planning, staffing, budgets, tenders, and contracts to support efficient and effective tournament delivery.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders**, including Host Cities, stadium operators, strategic partners, and AFC departments, to ensure coordinated safety and security integration across all functional areas.
* Provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership**, supporting venue and stadium security managers, training programs, and third-party providers to ensure quality, compliant workforce deployment.
* Manage security operations for teams, officials, and VIPs**, including transport, accommodation, and access protocols, while ensuring safety and risk mitigation strategies are in place.
* Oversee incident reporting, documentation, and post-event analysis**, providing regular updates to senior management and transitioning into a Sydney-based operational leadership role during tournament time.
A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser:
What Gets You in the Game?
* Extensive experience in security management** for major sporting events and stadiums, including leading comprehensive security programs and managing third-party providers.
* Strong expertise in venue safety operations**, including crowd control, emergency management, surveillance, access control, and stadium screening procedures.
* Proven leadership in building and managing safety and security teams**, with effective people management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Comprehensive understanding of security and risk legislation**, standards, and regulatory requirements related to major event environments.
* Demonstrated skills in project and budget management**, with experience coordinating complex operations across multiple venues and stakeholders.
* Technical proficiency and tools knowledge**, including Microsoft Office Suite, and a solid personal network within the security and major events sectors.
* Must demonstrate the ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence.
A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.
Offside Conditions
* Full working rights in Australia *(please note that due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
* Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent
* International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
* Out of hours and weekend work as required
The Winning Team Benefits
* Flexible Work Arrangements
* Access to National Team Match Tickets
* Partner Discounts and Offers
* Birthday and Thank You Leave
Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. Application closing date: 10 August 2025
The Women’s Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, work environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours promote a culture where individuals make an impact both on and off the pitch, united in the pursuit of excellence, building trust, and championing inclusivity. We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: