About Us
At Football West, we’re driven by passion for making football accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for everyone. Following the excitement and legacy of the recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, and the continued growth of the Sam Kerr Football Centre, there’s never been a better time to join our team.
As WA’s sole governing body for football, we bring the game to life for over 230,000 participants across parks, pitches, and indoor centres.
Your Role
The Event Lead is responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of Football West
events, including football matches, tournaments, community programs, corporate
hospitality functions, and special events at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.
Working closely with the Media & Marketing, Partnerships, and SKFC teams,
the role focuses on creating exceptional event and match day experiences that
enhance engagement for participants, spectators, sponsors, and stakeholders,
while supporting Football West’s strategic objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Plan and deliver Football West events including tournaments, community programs, corporate functions, and special events within
approved budgets.
- Coordinate event logistics including venues, equipment, catering, transport, accommodation, setup, and pack down.
- Develop event schedules, run sheets, andoperational plans to support smooth event delivery.
- Liaise with internal teams, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of events.
- Manage event administration including budgets, records, contracts, risk assessments, and post-event reporting.
- Support event promotion and community engagement in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team.
- Ensure all events meet Football West safety, operational, and brand standards.
- Assist with volunteer coordination, including recruitment, training, and event support.
About You
You are a highly organised and proactive events professional with strong communication
and stakeholder engagement skills. With excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, you can manage multiple projects effectively while delivering high-quality events and experiences. In, addition, you will also possess the following;
- A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, event management, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in event coordination, activations, or event management.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
- Ability to problem solve, adapt quickly, and work effectively under pressure.
- High attention to detail with strong time management capabilities.
- Experience working within sporting, community, or membership-based environments is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with event management systems is advantageous.
- A genuine passion for football or sports management is highly regarded.
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
What you’ll need
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Current WA Drivers license
- Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as required.
- Ability to travel to various event locations across Western Australia.
Why Join Football West?
When you join Football West, you are not just joining a workplace, you are joining a passionate team committed to growing the world’s biggest sport. Here is what you can look forward to.
- A values-driven, team-oriented culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Modern facilities with an on-site café and free parking
- Discounts on sporting apparel and programs
- Ongoing professional development and recognition
- Be part of a growing organisation shaping the future of football in WA
Our Commitment
At Football West, diversity is our strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed, regardless of ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. We always encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities to join our team.
