Stadium Activations Event Coordinator

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

The Stadium Activations Event Coordinator plays an important role in bringing premium stadium experiences, partner activations and major event moments to life at Marvel Stadium. Supporting the Premium and Stadium Experiences portfolio, this role helps deliver engaging experiences that elevate the guest journey and strengthen commercial partnerships.

Working closely with the Premium Events & Engagement Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of stadium activations, attractions, partner experiences and premium event initiatives across Marvel Stadium’s year-round precinct. From marquee events and product launches to live sites and special experiences, you will help ensure operational excellence and memorable outcomes for partners, clients and fans.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term, part time (0.6 FTE) opportunity.

What you’ll own

You’ll help deliver premium experiences that enhance the Marvel Stadium precinct and support broader commercial and engagement objectives.

You’ll add value through:

• Supporting the delivery of premium events, partner activations and stadium experiences across Marvel Stadium initiatives
• Coordinating event deliverables to ensure experiences align with project objectives, guest expectations and commercial outcomes
• Sourcing and coordinating talent, entertainment, theming, styling and event suppliers to elevate activations and event experiences
• Managing event logistics and supplier coordination in the lead-up to event delivery
• Developing detailed event documentation, including run sheets, briefings and handover materials
• Supporting event-day execution and ensuring a high standard of operational delivery and guest experience
• Assisting with post-event reporting, feedback collection and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting invoicing processes and budget administration for events and activations
• Collaborating with internal teams across stadium marketing, attractions, precinct, operations and commercial partnerships
• Assisting with premium member events, matchdays, corporate hospitality functions and AFLConnect events as required
• Building strong working relationships with external suppliers, partners, promoters and premium clients
• Contributing to a proactive, collaborative and customer-focused team environment

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience in events, hospitality, activations or premium experience delivery, ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Experience coordinating premium events or activations with a strong focus on guest experience and operational excellence
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capability across internal and external stakeholders
• Experience coordinating suppliers, entertainment, talent or event logistics
• High attention to detail and strong administration capability, including event documentation and reporting
• Experience supporting budgets, invoicing processes or event-related financial administration
• A customer-first approach with sound judgement and a solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and contribute positively to team outcomes
• Confidence working in dynamic live event or stadium environments
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support stadium events and matchdays
• Experience in sport, stadium or entertainment environments will be highly regarded
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, Events or Communications 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

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 22 May 2026