Senior Events & Security Manager: Fan Engagement & Growth

A-Leagues; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave

Monthly mobile allowance

Employee recognition program

Discounts and tickets

Job summary

The A-Leagues is recruiting an Events and Security Manager to shape and deliver end-to-end events across men’s and women’s football in Australia and NZ. Reporting to the Head of Football Operations, you’ll drive fan engagement, revenue, and brand outcomes while leading security standards for major matches and events.

You will collaborate across Marketing, Commercial, Football Operations, and executives to deliver Finals Series, awards, season launches, and international tours, ensuring WHS

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Event Management, marketing or related disciplines, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years' experience in an end to end Events Management role in sport is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual APL events calendar aligned with strategic and revenue goals.
• Identify and evaluate new event opportunities to support expansion.
• Collaborate with Marketing to deliver creative direction for events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & P&L

Project planning

Team collaboration

Executive communication

Time management

Fan/customer focus

Innovative thinking

Education

Event management/marketing qualification

Job description

The A-Leagues is recruiting an Events and Security Manager to shape and deliver end-to-end events across men’s and women’s football in Australia and NZ. Reporting to the Head of Football Operations, you’ll drive fan engagement, revenue, and brand outcomes while leading security standards for major matches and events.

You will collaborate across Marketing, Commercial, Football Operations, and executives to deliver Finals Series, awards, season launches, and international tours, ensuring WHS