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Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Contracts Manager for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, where you'll oversee supplier contract management within a dynamic event organizing committee. This role, which offers a flexible work environment, demands strong contract management skills and an ability to thrive under pressure, allowing you to contribute significantly to a flagship sporting event in Australia.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Access to National Team Match Tickets

Partner Discounts and Offers

Birthday and Thank You Leave

Qualifications

Proven experience in contract management within large-scale event environments.
Strong understanding of infrastructure contracting and vendor relationships.
Ability to manage complex contracts in deadline-driven settings.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supplier-specific contract management plans.
Manage administration of supplier contracts and performance evaluation.
Provide guidance to project teams on contractual commitments.

Skills

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

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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 until 20th April 2026

Develop and implement supplier-specific contract management plans in collaboration with project stakeholders and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) senior leadership
Manage the end-to-end administration of supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed plans, project timelines, and strategic objectives
Act as the interface between suppliers and Site Managers to manage contractual performance in terms of cost, schedule, and scope of work
Review and validate supplier documentation, including bills of quantities and progress claims, in accordance with contractual milestones and approved variations
Provide guidance and support to project teams on interpreting and delivering commercial and contractual commitments across all supplier agreements
Establish and maintain controls required for scope and cost control including change management processes, variation registers and cost estimates

A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser:

https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2025-06/Position%20description%20-Contracts%20Manager%20%281%29.pdf

What Gets You in the Game?

Proven experience in contract management within large-scale, high-tempo event environments – i.e. international sporting events, exhibitions, festivals.
Strong understanding of Overlay and temporary infrastructure contracting.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex contracts, multi-vendor relationships, and financial reporting in deadline-driven settings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with legal, procurement, operational, and leadership stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and capable of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
Strong and dynamic interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to maintain focus in a high pressure and fast-paced environment.
Ability to successfully prioritise, implement, and manage complex tasks from inception through to completion well within prescribed time frames and budget.
Experience in a client facing role.

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: Wednesday, 9th July 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: www.footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have any upcoming periods of leave / holidays over the next 12 months? Are you willing to obtain a Working with Children Check AND a police or international criminal checks at your own expense? Do you identify with any of the following? This information will be kept confidential, and your responses will only be reviewed in connection to the development and implementation of our diversity action plan.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is the governing body of football in Australia and is a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. Information regarding FIFA is available at http://www.fifa.com.

FIFA is made up of the FFA and 207 other national associations, and also recognises six confederations loosely grouped along continental lines. Each national association is also a member of a confederation. FFA has been a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) since joining the body on January 1 2006. For information regarding AFC please visit www.the-afc.com.

Football Federation Australia was established in 2004 and is a member-based organisation loosely based on Australia’s federated system of government. FFA’s membership is comprised of:

Capital Football

Football Federation Northern Territory

Football Federation South Australia

Football Federation Tasmania

Football Federation Victoria

Football New South Wales

Football Queensland

Football West

Northern New South Wales Football

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