ABOUT US

North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us four premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events Executive will be responsible for assisting the Senior Events Manager with the planning, administration and delivery of all club match days and events, ensuring seamless operations, stakeholder engagement and brand compliance. You will also have the opportunity to lead key club projects and events.Reporting to the Senior Events Manager, this role will:

  • Successfully deliver excellent club events and functions
  • Liaise with external stakeholders including event suppliers and venues to ensure that all events are compliant with our brand and values
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Design teams to plan and develop event communications, design elements and other collateral
  • Produce documentation to ensure the smooth running of events including action plans, run sheets and staff duties 
  • Lead the management of Salesforce/Marketing Cloud event platforms including data input, RSVP guest procedures and updates across all club events and match day requirements
  • Lead the project management of Match Day Functions and Operations at various venues to oversee the coordination of staff, volunteers and suppliers
  • Effectively monitor costs and budgets by obtaining quotes and ensuring invoices are submitted to the Finance team
  • Document OH&S requirements, create post event reports/surveys and complete quarterly competitor analysis documents to share with the Events team

 

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sport to help deliver exceptional events for North Melbourne Football Club. The successful candidate will also have:

  • Degree qualification in Business, Events, Marketing or equivalent
  • A minimum of 3 years working in the events industry
  • Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, such as suppliers
  • Outstanding organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and time manage different tasks and projects
  • High attention to detail in all planning and communication aspects and the ability to problem solve
  • Collaborative and team-focused attitude with the ability to contribute to the development of a cohesive team and lead by example
  • Thorough understanding of Customer Relationship Management Programs (Salesforce, Marketing Cloud)
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office)
  • Passion for events with an interest in sport
  • Valid Australian Driver's License 

Our ideal candidate can work a wide array of hours with a varying time schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of the football industry, including interstate travel as a requirement.The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check and a valid Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.

 

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a dedicated return to work support program
  • Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
  • Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
  • Ability to substitute certain public holidays for an alternate day of paid leave
  • Additional leave options
  • Regular and fun staff experiences such as monthly birthday celebrations and staff lunches  
  • A dedicated full-time resource focused on staff health and wellbeing
  • A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
  • Dress for Your Day policy
  • Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners such as Mazda, Spirit of Tasmania, Puma and AIA Health


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.

 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV through this link by Wednesday 9 October.