Stadium & Precinct Services Lead

Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game.

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

At Marvel Stadium, that impact extends to one of Australia’s leading sports and entertainment venues. From AFL match days to concerts, international sport, major events, functions and precinct experiences, your work helps bring millions of patrons together and deliver memorable moments in the heart of Melbourne.

The opportunity

Marvel Stadium is one of Australia’s premier sporting and entertainment venues, welcoming millions of visitors each year for AFL matches, major events and daily precinct activities. As Stadium and Precinct Services Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, secure and seamless operation of Marvel Stadium, AFL House and the surrounding precinct.

Working in a 24/7 operational environment, you'll be the central coordination point for access control, security monitoring, building systems and incident response. You'll provide on-shift leadership, make real-time operational decisions and work across security, facilities and event operations to maintain continuity and deliver exceptional venue experiences.

What you’ll own

This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you'll balance security, safety, systems oversight and stakeholder coordination to keep a world-class venue running smoothly.

You’ll add value through:

• Leading on-shift operations within the Service Entry control function
• Monitoring and responding to security risks, incidents and operational issues across the stadium and precinct
• Coordinating access control activities including pedestrian, vehicle and restricted area access
• Operating CCTV, access control and integrated building management systems
• Monitoring critical infrastructure and escalating faults or issues to the appropriate teams
• Acting as a key responder during incidents, emergencies and alarm activations
• Coordinating contractor security personnel and providing clear operational direction
• Maintaining accurate operational records, reports, handovers and incident documentation
• Supporting event day preparation, venue readiness and operational delivery
• Managing control room activities and overseeing system transitions during events
• Supporting car park operations and after-hours site activity
• Collaborating with internal teams, service providers and emergency services to maintain safe and efficient operations

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating security, control room or operational teams
• Experience working within 24/7, high-volume or complex operational environments
• Proven experience operating CCTV, access control systems, building management systems or similar technology platforms
• Strong capability to assess risk, make sound decisions and respond effectively in real-time situations
• Experience coordinating contractors, service providers or operational teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, record keeping and systems management
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain composed in high-pressure environments
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on operational excellence and team effectiveness
• Current Victorian Security Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Availability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Experience in stadium, venue or major event environments will be highly regarded

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
• My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
• Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
• My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
• AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
• 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you're a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don't always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 19 July 2026