Threat Intelligence 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.

The opportunity

The Threat Intelligence Lead plays a critical role in helping protect AFL competitions, Marvel Stadium events, our people and the broader football community through intelligence-led security and integrity outcomes. This role supports informed decision-making by identifying, assessing and communicating threats across a diverse and evolving risk environment.

Working within the AFL Integrity & Security Department, you will lead the collection, analysis and production of intelligence that supports operational and strategic priorities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, venue security teams, law enforcement agencies and intelligence partners to support the safe delivery of sporting and entertainment events and strengthen the AFL’s integrity and security capabilities.

What you’ll own

You will play a key role in delivering intelligence outcomes that support the AFL’s integrity, security and event operations.

You’ll add value through:

• Conducting threat, risk and vulnerability assessments for AFL matches, major events and activities at Marvel Stadium
• Supporting pre-event security planning, real-time threat monitoring and post-event reviews to strengthen event safety outcomes
• Monitoring, collecting and analysing intelligence relating to terrorism, criminal activity, crowd-related risks, insider threats, fixated persons and emerging security concerns
• Producing high-quality intelligence products, including threat assessments, briefs, reports and situational updates for senior stakeholders
• Monitoring open-source and social media environments to identify credible threats, concerning behaviours and emerging risks
• Assessing and reporting on fixation or targeting risks involving players, officials and other key stakeholders
• Triaging intelligence reports and contributing intelligence analysis to broader Integrity & Security Department investigations and activities
• Maintaining and enhancing intelligence databases, information holdings and intelligence processes to support operational effectiveness
• Identifying trends, intelligence gaps and emerging issues across the sport integrity and security landscape
• Building productive relationships with internal teams, law enforcement agencies, venue security partners and other external stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing
• Supporting compliance activities with clubs and administrators across AFL, AFLW and State League competitions
• Assisting with the registration and administration of officials and players across AFL, AFLW and State League competitions

What you’ll bring

• Successful completion of an Intelligence Practitioners Course or a similar intelligence qualification
• Demonstrated experience in an intelligence, threat assessment, security or risk assessment environment
• Strong knowledge of intelligence methodologies, collection practices, analytical techniques and intelligence production processes
• Experience producing intelligence reports, briefings, presentations and assessments for senior decision-makers
• Sound understanding of security threats relevant to major events, crowded places and critical infrastructure environments
• Advanced OSINT and SOCMINT capability, including the ability to identify, assess and communicate emerging risks
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns, trends, intelligence gaps and opportunities from diverse information sources
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to analyse information and produce high-quality intelligence products
• Strong stakeholder engagement, liaison and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a broad range of partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational requirements
• Sound judgement and a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver operational outcomes
• Ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic, high-pressure environments

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 10 July 2026