Venue Manager
vor 3 Wochen
The Melbourne Racing Club is one of Australia's most dynamic sporting, events, and property development organisations. Alongside hosting world‑class racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown, and Mornington Racecourses, the Club also owns 15 hospitality and gaming venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) across metropolitan Melbourne. What will your responsibilities be? Lead planning and delivery of race‑day, non‑race day, car track and owned events at Sandown, overseeing bump‑in/out, setup, and operations. Planning and documenting motorsport activity and processes. Develop and implement venue operational plans, overlays, and asset management procedures tailored to event scale. Oversee venue signage, planning systems, schedules, and administrative processes with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Provide operational support to Caulfield and Mornington. Prepare event documentation for licensing and compliance; manage venue emergency management planning. Manage operational budgets for race‑day, motorsport and core services. Act as liaison for essential services and external contractors, including Racing Victoria, Motorsport Australia and emergency services. Manage internal stakeholder relationships and support project delivery across events and operational functions. Skills & Competencies Strong project management capabilities with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives. Extensive experience in event logistics, planning, and execution in high‑pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to manage and nurture relationships with clients, suppliers, and key partners. Proven capacity to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and perform under tight deadlines. Sound financial acumen, including experience with budget management, expense tracking, and reporting. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams. Adept at stakeholder engagement, including at senior and executive levels. Highly developed time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Venue Management, Event Management, or a related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment within the sports, events, or hospitality industries. Strong understanding of permits, regulatory and compliance requirements relating to public events. Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations, particularly as they apply to temporary and permanent structures used for events. Due to the nature of the event industry, there is a requirement to work weekends, public holidays and outside of the standard 9am‑5pm, dependent on the event schedule. The role requires flexibility to work as part of a seven‑day roster, including weekends, early starts and late finishes, in line with the needs of venue hirers. What's in it for you? Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Access to our year‑round well‑being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family. Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events. MRC Paid Parental Leave. Free onsite parking. Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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