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
Please note that this role is fixed term starting in October 2025 until March 2026.
Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ – Pre-Tournament Role
* Support the Team & Referees Services Manager in planning and operational delivery.
* Liaise with Team Training Sites, Hotels, and Stadiums to confirm PMA requirements.
* Assist with team/referee workshops, site inspections, and development of materials (handbooks, guides, etc.).
* Support onboarding and training of Team and Referee Liaison Officers (TLOs and RLOs).
Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ – Event-Time Role
* Act as main contact for PMAs in the host city and manage daily communications via TLOs.
* Lead and support the TLO and RLO workforce and oversee Team Training Site operations.
* Ensure all team/referee needs and facility standards are met and aligned with AFC regulations.
* Support Matchday -1 activities, handle additional PMA requests, and assist broader Competitions and Services tasks.
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?
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-performance sport environments with professional teams and elite athletes.
* Strong communication, planning, organisational, and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
* Confident decision-maker with sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and independence.
* Skilled at working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders in dynamic, multicultural environments.
* High energy, adaptable, fluent in English, with strong IT skills; a driver’s license is desirable.
* 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
* Our roles are based at Moore Park in Sydney
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: Monday 11 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: