Event Manager

Volleyball Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volleyball Australia is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead allocated events and projects from planning to delivery, reporting and review. The role works with the Head of Events and General Manager – Event Operations, with immediate focus on the 2026/27 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour.

You will own event plans, timelines, budgets, risk and safety plans, coordinate staff and volunteers, and report outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience planning and delivering complex events or projects in sport or event management.
• Experience in volleyball or beach volleyball and knowledge of competition structures.
• Ability to apply event procedures and manage deadlines, stakeholders and risks.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, and capability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead event plans, timelines and operational delivery across venues, accreditation, presentation and logistics.
• Develop and manage event budgets, monitor income and expenditure, and oversee procurement.
• Maintain risk, contingency and safety plans and coordinate safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate rostering, induction and supervision of event staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Collaborate with member associations, partners, venues and participants; report on outcomes and drive improvements.
• Assist with setup, pack-down and equipment handling across events portfolio.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Job description

Bring your event expertise and volleyball knowledge to the delivery of great sporting experiences.

Volleyball Australia is the national governing body for volleyball, supporting growth in participation, performance and the profile of the sport across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Events Manager to take responsibility for allocated events and projects, from planning and budgeting through to delivery, reporting and review.

Bring your event expertise and volleyball knowledge to the delivery of great sporting experiences.

Volleyball Australia is the national governing body for volleyball, supporting growth in participation, performance and the profile of the sport across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Events Manager to take responsibility for allocated events and projects, from planning and budgeting through to delivery, reporting and review.

About the role

Working with the Head of Events and General Manager – Event Operations, you will turn strategic priorities into well-organised events that meet agreed outcomes, budgets, contractual commitments, competition regulations and VA standards. The immediate focus will be on planning and delivering the 2026/27 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour.

This is a practical role requiring ownership, sound judgement and attention to detail across multiple events and competing deadlines.

Your responsibilities will include

• Event planning and delivery: Lead event plans, timelines and operational delivery, coordinating competition management, venues, accreditation, sports presentation, broadcast, logistics, travel and stakeholder servicing.
• Financial management: Develop and manage event budgets, monitor income, expenditure, commitments and cash flow, manage procurement and suppliers, and address variances within delegated authority.
• Risk, safety and safeguarding: Maintain risk, contingency and safety plans; coordinate emergency arrangements and briefings; implement safeguarding requirements and workforce clearances; and promptly elevate concerns, incidents and delivery risks.
• Workforce coordination: Coordinate rostering, induction, briefings and supervision of event staff, contractors and volunteers within approved resources, providing clear direction and escalating concerns.
• Relationships and communications: Work closely with Member Associations, partners, venues, suppliers and participants, coordinate event communications and keep colleagues informed of changes affecting their work.
• Reporting and improvement: Maintain accurate records, meet internal and external reporting obligations, lead post-event reviews and implement agreed improvements.
• Practical event support: Contribute to set-up, pack-down and equipment handling across the broader Events portfolio.

Allocations may change to reflect organisational priorities, workloads and event requirements.

About you

You are proactive, reliable and comfortable taking accountability for outcomes. You build positive working relationships, communicate clearly and remain organized when circumstances change.

You will need:

• At least three years’ experience planning and delivering complex events or projects in sport, event management or a comparable environment, including budget management.
• Experience in volleyball or beach volleyball, with knowledge of competition structures and the event environment.
• The ability to apply competition rules and event procedures and develop working knowledge across both volleyball disciplines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, stakeholders and risks.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Work rights permitting full-time employment in Australia and the relevant Working with Children or Working with Vulnerable People clearance.

Experience with competition draws, schedules and results systems, national or international sporting events, and varied event stakeholders will be highly regarded. A current driver’s licence is desirable.

Working in events

Regular domestic travel is required, along with evening and weekend work from time to time. Peak event periods may involve extended hours and practical set-up and pack-down duties. Additional hours will be reasonable and managed in accordance with applicable workplace laws and VA policies.

Applications close: 28 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment process may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

Questions about the role

Verity Hanka, Head of Events

***email_hidden*** | 0423 555 ***

Questions about the recruitment process, including requests for adjustments:

Renee Ballerini, General Manager – People & Culture

***************@Volleyball.org.au | 0466 285 ***

Volleyball Australia welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to protecting children and young people. Relevant screening is required before appointment.