Site Supervisor

tennis; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis Australia is seeking a Site Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day construction zone operations during bump-in, bump-out and the Tournament. You will manage safety, coordinate with contractors and staff, and ensure AO expectations are met on site.

You will bring major event experience in overlay/operations and strong communication skills, with contractor management and problem-solving abilities. A Construction Induction Card is compulsory.

Qualifications

• Experience in major events with overlay, operations and logistics.
• Contractor management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to think quickly, be agile, proactive and solve problems.
• Construction Induction Card compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of construction zones during bump-in and bump-out, as well as during Tournament
• Identify safety concerns and risk issues requiring intervention or control
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, staff and event personnel regarding site procedures and AO expectations
• Foster a positive work environment onsite with suppliers and stakeholders
• Coordinate Plant, Labour, and Logistics for completion of tasks during Bump-in, Event and Bump-out

Skills

Major event exp

Contractor mgmt

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

A t Tennis Australia (TA) plans are underway to deliver our summer of tennis for 202 7 ! The Australian Open will be back and we're looking for a Site Operations Supervisor to join our team until February 202 7 .

About the role

• Oversee day to day operations of construction zones during bump-in and bump-out, as well as during Tournament
• Be an active presence across the event build site, identifying safety concerns and risk issues that may require intervention or control.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors, clients, staff and event personnel regarding site procedures and venue restrictions and AO expectations
• Foster a positive work environment onsite with suppliers and stakeholders
• Coordinate Plant, Labour, and Logistics for the completion of tasks during Bump-in, Event and Bump-out

About you

• Major Event Experience, with exposure to Overlay, Operations, Logistics
• Contractor management experience (desirable)
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to engage quickly with people from a diverse range of background.
• Ability to think quickly, be agile, proactive, solution driven, and problem solve.
• Valid Construction Induction Card (or State or Territory equivalent) is compulsory.
• C urrent Victorian Driver's license (desirable)
• Current Forklift license (desirable)
• Must provide own safety boots and work clothes for bump-in and bump-out.
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's in it for you?

Not only will you receive a rewarding and enriching experience through being immersed in the culture of the event; but you will see the tournament come to life with your own eyes and be one of many that contributes to the success of this grand slam. You will also work with some inspiring and wonderful people who share your enthusiasm for Tennis and this great event.

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Applications Close Thursday 1 October at 9 :00 a m (AEST) however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.