Event Manager

Melbourne Park; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Family & Carers leave

Wellbeing support (Sonder)

Team tickets and events

Free onsite parking

Diversity & inclusion training

Job summary

Melbourne Park is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of major sporting, entertainment and high‑profile events at AAMI Park. You will collaborate with venue tenants, hirers, partners and emergency services to ensure exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, you will provide confident leadership with a strong focus on safety, risk management and compliance, while coordinating large event teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience planning and delivering events in an arena, major stadium, or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of event safety, security and risk management.
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, problem‑solving and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major sporting, entertainment and high‑profile events, including Duty Event Manager and Chief Warden responsibilities when required.
• Lead large event teams and coordinate multiple operational functions to ensure teams are prepared and clear on roles.
• Develop and implement event, workforce, customer experience, safety, security and risk plans with stakeholders.
• Ensure exceptional experiences for clients, tenants and guests while managing priorities and maintaining safety requirements.
• Contribute to commercial outcomes and continuous improvement across event planning and delivery.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

Event management software

Job description

From global spectacles to once-in-a-lifetime performances, Melbourne Park is where sport, entertainment, culture and community come to life. We welcome millions of guests to our precinct each year, and behind every experience are our people, working together with care and at pace to create the unforgettable. Home to Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, Centrepiece and the Australian Open, we are proud to be Melbourne’s world stage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Event Manager to play a key role in the planning and delivery of major sporting, entertainment and other high-profile events at AAMI Park. Working closely with venue tenants, hirers, business partners, emergency services and our event workforce, you will lead the successful delivery of a diverse event portfolio, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, you will provide confident operational leadership, with a strong focus on safety, security and emergency planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of major sporting, entertainment and high-profile events, including Duty Event Manager and Chief Warden responsibilities when required.
• Lead large event teams and coordinate multiple operational functions, ensuring teams are prepared, supported and clear on their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and implement event, workforce, customer experience, safety, security and risk management plans and reports, working closely with key stakeholders and emergency services.
• Ensure exceptional experiences for clients, tenants and guests while managing competing priorities and maintaining legislative and safety requirements.
• Contribute to commercial outcomes, operational efficiencies and continuous innovation across event planning and delivery.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced event professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments. You bring strong operational expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to lead teams and make sound decisions under pressure.

You have:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience planning and delivering events within an arena, major stadium, mixed entertainment environment or similar, with experience across large-scale sporting and/or entertainment events.
• Extensive knowledge of event safety, security and risk management
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage teams and build constructive and effective relationships.
• Excellent planning, organisational, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• A strong understanding of customer needs and drivers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software

WHAT WE OFFER

To deliver world-class events with world-class customer experiences we believe in fostering working environments that support our people to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities
• Generous paid Family & Carers leave scheme, including a staggered return to work plan and check-in days
• Free 24/7 safety, wellbeing & medical support for employees and families through our holistic care platform, Sonder
• Access to free event tickets through team member ticketing programs, Tickets 2 U and Mystery Guest
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing cultural awareness and inclusion education

If you want your next professional experience to help you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to unforgettable events on a 42-hectare precinct in the heart of Melbourne, we can’t wait to meet you!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities and identities. If you do not meet every criteria but believe you could excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 31st August 2026

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role.

Please Note: Applications may be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible as this ad may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via phone or email.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at [e-mail]. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.

Melbourne Park values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to protecting personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

For all enquiries regarding this role, contact [e-mail]. While we truly value your interest in our opportunities, please note that our recruiters may not be able to respond to individual LinkedIn messages.