Event Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational execution and end-to-end delivery of Precinct Activations to ensure commercial outcomes are met.
• Project manage the build and fit-out of activations, including coordination of production briefs and schedules.
• Manage multiple suppliers and agencies to ensure deliverables are installed on time, within budget, and to a high quality.
• Oversee day-to-day activation operations and manage event staff during major events like the Australian Open.
• Collaborate with infrastructure delivery teams, precinct operations, and contractors to refine product activations and elevations.
• Manage and track OH&S and compliance requirements for all suppliers, including documentation for the City of Melbourne.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing event builds.
• Experience working on major events or large-scale outdoor brand activations.
• Strong project management, organizational, and operational planning skills.
• Experience in team management and leadership.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar financial budgets.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills, including responding to client briefs.
• Ability to hold (or willingness to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma of Project Management.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities through formal education and on-the-job training.
• Access to Australian Open tickets and Superbox tickets for events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena.
• Monthly health and wellbeing activities, including access to CorePlus Pilates.
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities, and free onsite car parking.
• Salary packaging and various discounts from sponsorship partners.
• Attractive leave benefits, including up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave and Sorry Business/Ceremonial Leave.

About the Company

Tennis Australia is one of the largest sporting organisations in Australia. We are a team of imaginative and passionate people dedicated to creating a more playful world through tennis, from grassroots programs to Grand Slam events.