Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Careers at the St Kilda Football Club represent a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culture, where we recognise every individual impacts team success. It’s a place where we lift, support, and challenge each other to be greater. And in that pursuit of greatness, we embrace the grit our journey requires.

The timing and potential of this opportunity is unprecedented. Last year was the year of exploration in our AFL program, and the year our AFLW team inspired with their most successful season yet. In 2024 we start in earnest the build towards our second and subsequent premierships.

Within our cultural DNA is the ability to harness the power of collaboration, diversity and effort to impact what matters to our football Club. While on-field performance is the club’s absolute priority, we recognise the important role we play in the community and embrace our responsibility to promote mental fitness through the Danny Frawley Centre, social inclusion via the Healthy Futures Hub and continue our long-standing commitments to First Nations people and gender equality.  

We understand who we represent, and the privileged position we hold as custodians of a football club built on more than 150 years of history. 

We are seeking an innovative and organised Game Day Lead to join our Marketing, Communications & Events Team on a 6-month fixed term basis. We are open to considering full time and part time options for a suitable candidate.

About the role

This key role within the St Kilda Football Club’s Events team is responsible for the planning and execution of game day on field presentation and the in-stadium experience including the provision of broader events support across the Club. This role is a key point of contact for external and internal stakeholders relating to game day delivery, playing a critical role to engage, motivate, communicate and coordinate staff to help in delivering a distinctive and differentiated event experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement & execute game day program strategy, ensuring all components across AFL and AFLW seasons are delivered effectively, professionally, within budget and contribute to the Club’s overall objectives. 
• Plan and deliver the 2024 AFLW Season at RSEA Park, building strong working relationships with key stakeholders including Venue Ops, Food & Beverage and all other stakeholders to ensure the game day offering is delivered to a high standard. (Must be available to work on and at all AFLW home games)
• Ensure support staff for game day activities are optimised and suitably prepared to support activities effectively through strong leadership.
• Lead briefing and review meetings for relevant staff (internal and external) pre and post each game, acting on feedback as required to deliver the best possible game day experience ensuring fan engagement is priority.
• Ensure strong communication is maintained to relevant leads and provide direction, communication and support for all game day related enquiries for internal & external stakeholders.
• Ensure objectives of game day special projects and brand activations are met and outcomes successful.

 Desired Skills and Experience

About you 

• Commercial and financial acumen with a proven track record of managing budgets.
• Strong time management, planning and execution skills, including the ability to proactively analyse situation, identify key issues, develop alternatives and evaluate courses of action.
• Experience with building strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, and the ability to influence and negotiate with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated consistency and objectivity in decision making, including the ability to consult and gather information, consider alternatives, communicate decisions and review outcomes in a timely manner.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to open, honest, two-way and frequent communication.
• Sound knowledge of all Microsoft programs and ability to manage back end systems.
• Proven ability to be highly organised, multi-task and with a flair for creativity and innovation.
• High attention to detail

What you need

• Previous major event experience ideally within the sport industry is preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications ideally in Marketing, Events or Communication.  
• Experience in leading teams including the ability to delegate, empower and engage employees.  
• Ability to work flexible hours across 7 days during the AFL and AFLW football seasons, including public holidays. 
• Possess a current driver’s licence.
• Valid Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Fantastic culture of grounded people, passionate about what they do
• Hybrid working, with 3 Connect Days at RSEA Park per week and the balance worked as needed by role
• On site LINTON STREET café
• Free access to Aquatics Facilities at our Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing
• Free parking onsite & state of the art gym access 
• Bring your Pet to Work Fridays!
• Paid Wellbeing days – time off to relax & recharge 
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for primary carers (2 weeks for secondary carers)  
• Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise
• Up to 40% discount on selected NEW BALANCE products
• Saints-only Linen House product pricing
• Discounted movie tickets through Hoyts
• Crown Hotels 15% discount & 20% discount on food & beverage at participating Crown restaurants

If you connect with our values, who the Saints are and where we are headed, this is a brilliant opportunity for a talented Game Day / Events professional to join us. 

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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

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Applications should include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with St Kilda Football Club, why you would be an attribute to our culture and how your skills/experience would be attributes to the position.

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 10 May 2024. Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

The St Kilda Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and fostering a “child safe” culture. It is essential that anyone involved with the St Kilda Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment.