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

The Marketing Coordinator plays a key support role within the broader Ticketing & Fan Engagement Team, helping to ensure the smooth execution of brand, communications and promotional marketing campaigns for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026. Working closely with the Brand Marketing Manager, Promotions Marketing Manager and the Digital & Social Media Marketing Manager, the Coordinator will assist in the delivery of high-impact campaigns, events, and community programs that build brand awareness, drive engagement, and grow tournament audiences.

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

Integrated Campaign Coordination

• Support the delivery, coordination, and tracking of integrated brand, promotional, communications, and digital campaigns across all platforms, ensuring on-time and on-brand execution.

Content & Social Media Support

• Assist with content planning, social media scheduling, EDM coordination, copywriting, visual asset production, and maintaining the LOC’s content library for consistent branding.

Community & Promotional Engagement

• Coordinate logistics and marketing support for community initiatives, manage promotional materials, attend events, and capture content for digital and social platforms.

Media & Communications Support

• Help execute media and communication campaigns, liaising with media, agencies, and internal teams, and assist with content creation for newsletters and press releases.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with internal teams and external partners, ensuring aligned campaign activities and smooth delivery of marketing programs with community, media, and city stakeholders.

Reporting & Administration

• Contribute to marketing reporting, maintain trackers for budgets and timelines, and assist in post-campaign analysis to inform future planning.

General Team Support

• Provide administrative assistance to Marketing leadership, coordinate meetings, develop presentations, and bring fresh ideas informed by current marketing and fan engagement trends.

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

What Gets You in the Game?

• Strong understanding of integrated marketing across digital, brand, and promotional channels, with a focus on consistent brand management.
• Familiar with social media platforms, content scheduling tools, basic analytics, and the importance of maintaining high-quality output.
• Highly driven, team-oriented, and able to work both collaboratively and independently with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Capable of working urgently and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic sporting environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to maintaining brand consistency.
• 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: 5 May 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