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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

This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of transport (systems and venue) services for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup and  involves coordination of all transport operations that go towards ensuring effective Tournament delivery.

Please note that this role is fixed term until 31st March 2026.

• Successful delivery of the Tournament’s Transport services in compliance with AFC requirements outlined in the Organising Association Agreement OAA), Stadium Technical Annex (STA), List of Requirements, Policies/ Guidelines and other AFC directives together with the LOC Transport Plan; and
• Enhance Football Australia’s reputation as a world-class sporting administrative body within global football, and strengthen FA’s relations with key Australian stakeholders, including the AFC, government, media (broadcasters), commercial partners, the football community, and the general public.
• Contribute to tournament-wide coordination and reporting at tournament time as well as post tournament evaluations.  

A full copy of the position description can be found here.

What Gets You in the Game?

• Experience related to transport for Major Sports Events and an understanding of transport in major events with international sporting teams
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
• Responds flexibly and communicates openly to shifting demands and priorities
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Attention to detail and a strong ability to manage operational processes effectively.
• Strong experience in relation to reporting and process management in the event context.
• Ability to play an effective role in cross functional large teams to fulfill programme area objectives.

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: Sunday 6th 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: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement