Community Stadium Manager: Lead Operations & Programs

Belgravia Group; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgravia Leisure in Torquay, Queensland, seeks an emerging or established Stadium Manager to lead operations at the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre, opening early 2027. You will drive guest experience, safety, and community programs while shaping a high-performance culture.

As part of the leadership team, you will manage programs, bookings, staff coaching, and partnerships with user groups and sporting associations to maximise facility use and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in stadium operations or a similar service industry.
• Experience delivering or supporting community sporting programs.
• Operational experience with safety and compliance frameworks.
• Willing to obtain First Aid & CPR.
• Willing to obtain Working With Children Check & Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, people focused leadership to foster a welcoming, high-performance culture.
• Lead daily operations across the facility including stadium programs, bookings, and customer service functions.
• Ensure high safety standards through effective compliance, risk management, and venue supervision.
• Support and grow competition and social sports programs, group fitness and community use of the facilities.
• Liaise with sporting associations and user groups to maximise facility use and customer satisfaction.
• Manage financial performance in line with the venue budget.
• Build strong relationships with contract partners to achieve shared goals.
• Recruit, coach, and empower a customer-centric team.

Skills

People leadership

Stadium operations

Sports management

Program delivery

Customer service

Job description

Belgravia Leisure in Torquay, Queensland, seeks an emerging or established Stadium Manager to lead operations at the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre, opening early 2027. You will drive guest experience, safety, and community programs while shaping a high-performance culture.

As part of the leadership team, you will manage programs, bookings, staff coaching, and partnerships with user groups and sporting associations to maximise facility use and community impact.