As the Events Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse calendar of events at Ken Rosewall Arena and the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional event experiences, venue readiness, strong commercial outcomes, and safe, compliant operations. You will manage event operations, venue bookings, and financial administration, while building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders. You will also lead and develop the Events Coordinator and casual event staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.

Responsibilities

Managing the delivery of events, functions and venue bookings across Ken Rosewall Arena and SOPTC.
Overseeing event operations, venue readiness and financial administration.
Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance, operational efficiency and customer experience.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding events.
Leading and developing the Events Coordinator and casual event staff and fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

Have demonstrated experience managing events and venue operations within a complex or multipurpose venue environment.
Possess strong event planning, administration and financial management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Be a confident people leader with experience supervising staff, contractors and stakeholders to achieve successful event outcomes.
Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused under pressure.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of workplace health and safety, event safety and emergency management practices.
Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Working from the SOPTC office and be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with event requirements.

Benefits

This permanent role offers career development with a range of education and on-the-job training opportunities.
Onsite parking.
A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners.
Located in the Sydney Olympic Park sporting precinct.