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Form of work- Opportunity to lead a major national event
- Competitive salary
- Canberra based
Australian Masters Games is seeking a highly experienced and capable sport and/or event professional to take on this challenging role. As the Games General Manager, the role is charged with the responsibility to deliver one of Australia's largest and most well-known sporting festivals.
Please note this a contract role from May 2024 through to November 2025.
Looking for a major events role that makes an impact?
The General Manager will lead a strong team to deliver outcomes in the following areas:
- Planning and project management
- Sponsorship
- Marketing
- Sport program
- Human resource management
- Financial management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Special Events
- Secretary to the Games Advisory Board
We're interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:
- An ability to coordinate complex multiple large scale project parts simultaneously and ensure that tasks are completed on time.
- Experience in negotiating favourable agreements with partners and suppliers and ensuring quality and on-time service is provided.
- The ability to develop, review and implement effective planning tools/systems and the ability to review and implement appropriate policies and procedures.
- Leadership and coordination of a team to ensure optimal operational outcomes are achieved. e. Excellent large-scale project financial management skills.
You should also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines.
- Relevant experience in operations, logistics or project management in the sport/event management industry
- Sound project financial management skills
- Experience in and an understanding of the multi-sport/event management industry and the time and personal commitment level needed to succeed in the role.
- Experience in managing and reporting against identified budgetary outcomes
Please refer to attached Position Description for more detail on the role.
Think this role sounds like you? Apply now!
