AddressAbout Us
In December 2021, Golf Australia (GA), the Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA), and the WPGA Tour of Australasia (WPGA) unveiled the Australian Golf Strategy, marking the debut of an industry-wide strategic plan for the sport.
United by a clear vision and ambitious growth goals, we are all dedicated to the strategy's mission: to inspire more Australians to embrace the joy of golf.
The PGA stands as the peak professional body in Australia, committed to creating career opportunities and advancing the industry for over 2,800 current PGA Professionals. It drives world-class golf education and manages Australasia’s top men’s and women’s professional tours - the PGA Tour of Australasia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
Golf Australia serves as the governing body for golf in the country. Its membership structure begins with State Associations, extending to golf regions, associations, clubs, and individual club members nationwide. Over 1,400 golf clubs and 425,000 club members are affiliated with GA, benefiting from membership and access to the GA Handicap system. GA's mission is to support golf clubs and facilities while fostering participation, promoting growth, enhancing diversity, and presenting golf as an inclusive sport for all.
To streamline collaboration and service sharing, Australian Golf Services (AGS) was established. Jointly owned by GA and PGA of Australia, AGS combines specialised areas of both organisations to support and expand golf in Australia.
The Role
The SA Event Manager primarily oversees the high-quality delivery of GA’s amateur competitions and industry events in South Australia.
The position also assists with elements of other PGA/WPGA Tour of Australasia events (such as the Australian Open and Webex SA), and other GA and PGA tournaments, competitions and activities in Australia’s states/territories.
Key Responsibilities of the role include
- Overseeing the GA South Australian program of events, including scheduling, ensuring events align to GA strategic priorities and delivery levels
- Providing leadership and quality management in the delivery of events and competitions for players of all abilities, including men’s, women’s, junior and seniors
- Working with and rostering a small team in managing, coordinating and delivering competitions and events
- Managing the SA Pennant competition
- Developing and overseeing the SA event program budget
- Applying for local council grants for relevant competitions
- Ensuring accurate event reporting such as budgets and other key measures
- Developing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with key stakeholders relating to competitions and events
- Working with GA’s SA State Manager to provide relevant reports/information to the Golf SA Board
- Managing escalated queries from stakeholders regarding GA’s SA competitions
- Providing quality input to GA concerning strategic event planning in SA and Australia-wide
- Assisting in the delivery of specified areas of other PGA/WPGA Tour of Australasia events such as the Australian Open and PGA Tour events in SA, including areas such as volunteers, accreditation, functions, infrastructure, etc
- Assisting in the delivery of other PGA of Australasia events such as the Women’s Golf Network and the Scramble
- Other duties as required
Key Requirements
- Experience in a leadership role and managing staff
- Experience in end-to-end event management and delivery capability
- Ability to meet deadlines, commitments and competing demands without compromising standards of service and quality
- Experience in managing a budget and stakeholders is also advantageous.
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Strong understanding of golf
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service focus
- Attention to detail and concern for accuracy
- Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions collaboratively with a team and individually
- Identify and manage risk at events
- Sensitive to customer needs and supplier or stakeholder requirements
- Availability to spend considerable time at tournaments/events throughout Adelaide, regional SA and interstate, and the ability to work non-traditional hours
- Tertiary qualification in Sport or Event Management or a related field is desirable (although not essential)
Australian Golf Values
Our values are important to us. We are looking for individuals that will consistently role model the necessary behaviours that align to our Australian Golf Values, being;
- We Welcome Everyone
- We are Connected
- We Bring Our Best
- We are Courageous
What we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated individual that demonstrates excellent organisational skills who can deliver amazing customer experiences for all competition and event participants.
We support Equal Opportunity practices and welcome applications from all individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What you will get in return
A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport.
Values that ensure a supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive
Learning and development opportunities available
To be considered for this opportunity you must have:
- Valid Australian working rights
- Working with Children's Check
- Current Drivers Licence
Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek addressing the key criteria outlined above:
Enquiries can be sent to Therese Magdulski (General Manager, Events) via email: ***************@golf.org.au
