30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia Req #572
Monday, 18 November 2024
- About State Sport Centres
We are looking for people to join our team and play their own crucial part in the dynamic world of State Sport Centres. Our people and our venues are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sport and recreation enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community. Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration.
About the roleAs the Operations Manager at Lakeside Stadium, you will be responsible for implementing the operational plan and managing all aspects of venue operations, including facilities, presentation and preparation, supporting events and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and working closely with key teams such as Facilities Management, Events & Bookings and Health & Safety, your goal is to deliver outstanding operational performance while supporting the strategic objectives of SSCT.
This hands-on leadership role requires a flexible, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of daily events and bookings, maintaining safety and risk standards, developing customer service capability and helping to drive venue utilisation. Additionally, you will play a key role in fostering strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including sports partners, service providers and patrons.
As the Operations Manager Lakeside Stadium, primary responsibilities will includeLeading venue operations, ensuring the effective management of professional relationships with sports partners, hirers, patrons and service providersOverseeing daily event scheduling and venue set-up and pack down, ensuring safety, risk, and compliance standards are metDeveloping and implementing operational plans to facilitate smooth, consistent, high quality delivery, that contributes to the maximising utilisation of the venue outside priority access timesWorking closely with the Events & Bookings team to manage contracts, budget forecasts and client relationshipsEnsuring the venue consistently delivers high standards of safety, facilities and equipment maintenance and customer serviceDriving continuous improvement in all areas of venue management, including team development and operational efficiencyRepresenting Lakeside Stadium and SSCT in relevant stakeholder forums, and developing a sports partner network for regular consultationRequired skills and QualificationsTertiary qualifications in business, events, project management, hospitality, or a related field5+ years of operational leadership experience in a dynamic venue or events environmentStrong financial literacy, commercial acumen and the ability to achieve operational and financial KPIsExcellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skillsProven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, while fostering a culture of continuous improvementKnowledge of the sports and recreation industry is advantageousFlexibility to work across a variety of hours, including weekends and public holidays, based on event demandsVictorian Employee Working with Children CheckWhy is this a great place to work?You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here's just a few reasons why :
Great staff benefits including free parking, gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiumsFamily and friends' discounts on gym membershipDiscounted access to holiday programs and creche for dependentsFlexible working arrangementsYou will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world class events, as well as community sport and recreationYou will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skillsWe have a fantastic team of people who are great to work withJoin us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best.
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