Event Manager – Australian Open

Melbourne Park; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunity to work at a world-renowned venue

Job summary

A prominent event venue in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Event Manager to coordinate and deliver the Australian Open. This role requires expertise in event planning, stakeholder management, and operational logistics in a dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and relevant qualifications in event management.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and operational delivery in large-scale environments.
• Knowledge of security and risk management practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and a calm demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across teams to ensure smooth planning and delivery of the event.
• Manage site infrastructure setup and bump-in/bump-out phases.
• Liaise with emergency services for safe event delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Events, Sport, Tourism or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Iventus

Job description

Overview

Event Manager – Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Fixed Term Contract until 13 February 2026. Working with Tennis Australia, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of the Australian Open, including site readiness, infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your event management expertise at a world-renowned venue and one of tennis’s four Grand Slam events.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery of the Australian Open.
• Act as the Accreditation Group Coordinator, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Support site infrastructure setup and bump-in/bump-out phases with detailed handover reporting.
• Drive venue readiness in collaboration with operations, workforce, and client teams.
• Manage event documentation, diagrams, and operational plans using tools like Iventis.
• Support office relocations and set up key event spaces (e.g., Event Call Centre, Venue Communication Centre).
• Monitor and close out incidents using the 24/7 Incident Management System.
• Liaise with emergency services and key stakeholders to ensure a safe and seamless tournament.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in event planning and operational delivery in large-scale or high-profile environments.
• Proven stakeholder management across internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Hands-on experience in event site readiness, accreditation processes, and infrastructure logistics.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for world-class event delivery.
• Familiarity with working in permanent and temporary event environments (stadiums, arenas, precincts).
• Knowledge of security, safety, and risk management practices for major events.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning tools (e.g., Monday.com, Iventus).
• Calm under pressure and solutions oriented.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Events, Sport, Tourism or Project Management and Certifications such as CI, RSA, Safety Officer, OH&S, Fire Warden – advantageous but not essential.

About Melbourne Park

Melbourne Park is an iconic, multi-venue precinct. We host the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting and community events each year across our world-class venues. We are committed to delivering world-class customer experiences for every person, every event, every time, by building a high-performance, integrated team focused on exceptional guest experiences.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including but 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 operates a direct sourcing model, so agencies should not contact regarding this vacancy. We protect personal information in line with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic.). For further information, please refer to the Melbourne Park careers page.