Events & Security Lead for Fan Experience & Growth

Australian Professional Leagues Trust; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working arrangements

Monthly mobile phone allowance

Employee Recognition Program

Parental leave and leave entitlements

Descripción de la vacante

Australian Professional Leagues Trust in Sydney is seeking an Events and Security Manager to shape and deliver the APL events calendar, drive fan engagement, revenue and brand outcomes, and lead security operations for major matches and tours.

You will work across Marketing, Commercial, Football Operations and Executives to realize creative direction, project plans, and strong stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced sports environment.

Formación

• Qualifications in Event Management, marketing or related disciplines, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years' experience in an end to end Events Management role – ideally within a sporting organisation, covering project planning, creative development, budget & P&L management, commercial negotiations and agreements, and stakeholder management.
• Energetic, team player who thrives in a fast paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills. Proven ability to communicate and engage executive level stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task whilst remaining detail oriented.
• Budgeting and financial experience.
• Results, growth and performance driven.
• Fan, customer and client centric.
• Innovative thinker & problem solver.
• A passion for sports is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the annual APL events calendar and plan aligned with overarching strategic and revenue goals.
• Identify and evaluate new event opportunities to support strategic expansion.
• Collaborate with Marketing to establish and deliver the creative direction for all events.
• Oversee full end-to-end event delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and successful outcomes across all elements.
• Define requirements and build efficient project plans to achieve milestone deadlines.
• Lead project teams, monitor operational performance, and drive high standards of quality control and customer service.
• Partner with Marketing, Media & PR, and Broadcast & Content teams to maximize event promotion across traditional and digital channels.
• Lead strategic security operations across the A-Leagues, collaborating with police, venue management, and government agencies.
• Maintain and refine the A-Leagues Minimum Security Standards to safeguard all major events.
• Direct security planning and risk assessments for all high-risk and designated medium-risk matches alongside clubs, venue teams, contractors, and law enforcement.
• Ensure full WHS compliance and apply best-practice risk management procedures across all operations.
• Build, manage, and reconcile event P&Ls and budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and costs strictly controlled.
• Negotiate and manage venue and stadium hire agreements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes for APL.
• Procure top-tier suppliers at competitive rates and manage invoice processing with Finance within agreed payment terms.
• Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, facilitating weekly WIP meetings as needed.
• Conduct post-event debriefs and deliver comprehensive reporting on event efficacy, key learnings, and fan impact to promote ongoing refinement.

Conocimientos

Event management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Educación

Event management or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Australian Professional Leagues Trust in Sydney is seeking an Events and Security Manager to shape and deliver the APL events calendar, drive fan engagement, revenue and brand outcomes, and lead security operations for major matches and tours.

You will work across Marketing, Commercial, Football Operations and Executives to realize creative direction, project plans, and strong stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced sports environment.