Senior Event Operations Lead — Sports Venues

Melbourne Sports Centres; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State Sport Centres in Melbourne seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact events at MSAC and Lakeside Stadium. You will convert bookings into comprehensive operational plans, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with clients, bodies, and hirers to ensure peak event performance.

You will guide a team of contractors and casual staff on event days, ensuring compliance with safety, risk, and quality procedures, while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in event or venue operations, ideally in sport or multi-use facilities.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex, or concurrent events.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experienced in managing contractors, suppliers, and hirers.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Management, with risk assessment experience.
• Skilled in event planning, operational delivery, and quality assurance systems.
• Proficient in budgeting, costing, and resource planning.
• Experience reviewing and developing policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Valid Australian working rights, Victorian Working with Children’s Check, First Aid, CPR & Advanced Resuscitation, and Driver’s Licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning and flawless execution of events across MSAC and Lakeside Stadium when required.
• Turn bookings into dynamic operational plans and champion safety and emergency protocols.
• Lead and inspire a team of contractors and casual staff on event days, ensuring safety, risk and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage documentation and budgets across departments.
• Participate in training and development to build a safe, skilled, high-performing workplace.

Connaissances

Event operations

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Budgeting

Contractor management

Policy development

Risk management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Description du poste

State Sport Centres in Melbourne seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact events at MSAC and Lakeside Stadium. You will convert bookings into comprehensive operational plans, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with clients, bodies, and hirers to ensure peak event performance.

You will guide a team of contractors and casual staff on event days, ensuring compliance with safety, risk, and quality procedures, while driving continuous improvement and