• Join Australia’s Best Regional Stadium* team at GMHBA Stadium  
• We are a high-profile State Government Agency 
• Full time and ongoing position 

The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) manages GMHBA Stadium, a multi-purpose venue that hosts over 45 events each year, with over 300,000 visiting the stadium annually. The stadium is an icon of Geelong, the home of the Geelong Football Club and hosts an array of events. These have recently included Big Bash Cricket, International Cricket and Soccer, A-League Soccer, NRL, local football finals, community events such as the Festival of Sport and entertainment events such as international concerts and motorsport. Our mission is to inspire moments of happiness and joy through sport, entertainment and community activities and we are striving for our vision of being world class in everything we do. Our people oversee the event day delivery, maintain the stadium, manage finances and compliance, liaise with key stakeholders to create strong partnerships, focus on diversity and inclusion for our community and works hard to maximise the return on the Victorian Government’s investments in the stadium. We do this through our values of courage, accountability, integrity, equity, excellence, care, and collaboration. GMHBA Stadium was recently voted Australia’s Best Regional Stadium, and its recent major redevelopment now incorporates the Geelong Sports Museum and the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre.  

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Events Manager to oversee the planning, delivery, and management of our elite sports and entertainment stadium events. This role is pivotal in ensuring our events are executed flawlessly whilst providing exceptional experiences for our customers. 

In this position, you will lead the planning and management of both small and large-scale events. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution and prioritize the safety and security of our patrons. Your expertise will be crucial in effectively managing large crowd capacities. 

Our ideal candidate is a confident leader with a proven track record in delivering large and complex events, preferably within sports arenas and major stadiums. You should possess a deep understanding of event operations, including some security and safety considerations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding event experiences. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and have a collaborative and inclusive approach to event management, we would love to hear from you. Your ability to plan and manage large events with a commitment to excellence will be key to our continued success. 

To find out more about this role please refer to the position description HERE.

Pre-Employment Screening Statement 

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. This includes but is not limited to national police checks and working with children checks.Kardinia Park Stadium Trust may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement  

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply.?

Child Safe Statement  

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children within our venue. We create and maintain a child-safe environment. The welfare of children is a top priority, and we have zero tolerance for child abuse. 

*According to austadiums.com