Optus Stadium is one of Australia's premier entertainment destinations, recognised globally as the International Venue of the Year (Stadium Business Awards 2022) and the World's Most Beautiful Stadium (Prix Versailles 2019). Our team pride ourselves on delivering a 'fans first' approach and are dedicated to creating memorable experiences. At the heart of our business is a high performing and passionate team committed to innovation, inclusivity, and quality.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and operate in a vibrant and collaborative environment. Job Purpose A unique opportunity awaits an outstanding and experienced Events professional to join the dynamic team at VenuesLive WA who operate the Stadium and surrounding Stadium Park.
Reporting to the Head of Events, the Senior Events Manager will form an integral part of the Events & Venue Management team, and will play an important role in leading the planning and delivery of major events staged at Optus Stadium.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious venue and event management professional looking for a career directing challenge.
Your focus will be: Lead the planning process and delivery of major Stadium events and non-event day activities.
These events may include AFL games, International Cricket, BBL, NRL, Rugby Australia, Football and other international sporting fixtures, tournaments and concerts.Manage operational relationships with hirers, operational partners, event stakeholders and sub-contractors.Prepare and manage event and departmental budgets.Prepare and manage key staffing rosters including Customer Service, Security and Medical.Oversee Risk, Safety and Emergency Management planning for all major events.Integrate with all internal departments to lead the planning and execution of major events.Provide support across all functional areas (internal and external).Manage a small team of Event Coordinators dedicated to the planning and delivery of major events.To be successful, you will have: An outstanding record in venue and event management with a minimum 8-10 years of experience in delivering major events.A highly effective approach to leadership, personnel management and integrated planning.Qualification in Venue or Event Management or relevant experience.Competency across the suite of standard Microsoft products.Competency in Momentus (desirable).Experience in creating and managing budgets.What we offer: Competitive salary and wellbeing benefits.Free Parking.
Direct Public Transport links.Career Growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Team-Oriented Culture: Collaborate with passionate individuals to deliver world-class events.If you are excited by the opportunity to add value to a high performing team, tasked with delivering a truly fans first experience, then we would love to hear from you.
While standard hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, the nature of the event industry means that you will be required to work outside these hours particularly around events being held at Optus Stadium and Stadium Park.
Applications close Friday 22nd November. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
You will require full working rights in Australia in order to be successful in this role.
We thank you for your interest in VenuesLive at Optus Stadium and look forward to receiving your application.
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