The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Creative Project Manager is a key point of connection within AFL Digital for AFL Marketing, Clubs, Commercial Partners and internal teams.

The purpose of this role is to successfully manage and lead the production of marketing and other creative projects from the AFL and AFLW to the highest standards. Working in a team of project managers, you will be responsible for integrated production of brand-led campaigns overseeing from the point of brief through to production, spanning design, print, photography, broadcast, digital and social. The role collaborates closely with Creative Operations Manager, production and marketing teams and facilitates the end-to-end delivery of creative assets for campaigns.

The ideal person will be a multi-skilled team player, a strong, consistent communicator adept at managing expectations and navigating outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of AFL Marketing strategy, AFL digital audience, product portfolio and brands to help deliver effective campaigns
• Navigate creative briefs in a timely manner, bringing relevant creative leads and contributors together to develop solutions, providing cost estimates, feasibility input and creative solutions
• Review creative requirements and build out production timelines (including but not limited to video, photos, audio, design, 2D and 3D motion graphics, social, editorial and digital content)
• Oversee AFL Studio workflow and allocation of production resources for projects, ensuring assets are delivered on time, and to vision
• Identify opportunities for innovation across the business including best practice processes, systems, outputs and provide external perspectives for continuous improvement and efficiency
• Coordinate AFL Marketing briefs in alignment with stakeholder requirements, and subsequent communication and delivery of brief to internal teams or suppliers
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with AFL Marketing, Clubs, suppliers, commercial partners, and internal AFL departments
• Collaborate with Creative/Art Director and creative teams to deliver outcomes
• Contribute to and champion AFL Digital content and initiatives in line with wider departmental content strategies and groups
• Manage financial estimates, quotes and oversee project specific budgets and reconciliation
• Manage third party/supplier invoicing relevant to projects
• Fulfill financial reporting requests as required to meet business objectives

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• 3-5+ years managing integrated campaigns - creative agency, advertising or media publisher experience ideal
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders to present and develop creative solutions facilitating end-to-end production experience, trouble-shooting various challenges that may arise in a timely manner

• Strong commercial experience including owning relationships with internal stakeholders, key decision makers
• Ability to manage time to meet key deliverables, whilst working within a fast-paced environment
• Displays a high level of business acumen and has a strong understanding of wider business objectives
• Client service focus with demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships, mutually beneficial to all parties
• Energetic team player, with the ability to work autonomously as required to deliver outcomes
• Effective communicator, calm under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 31 August 2023