Address- Design & deliver unique spaces that elevate the AO experience
- Flexible work practices with 3 days in our Melbourne Park office
- Great perks including event tickets, onsite car parking and gym!
Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest rights-holder, sport’s governing body and media production houses in Asia-Pacific and each year we deliver Australia’s premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open (AO). Employing passionate innovators from around the world and with the value of imagination underpinning everything we do, we strive to create world-leading, iconic experiences for our fans, patrons, and players. We are now looking for a Manager Tournament Spaces Delivery to join our Event Operations team.
Tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.
Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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About the role
Reporting to the Director Product Operations & Site Delivery, in this role you will be responsible for the strategic planning and successful delivery of site dressing, area conversions (fit-out), and operational services associated with the Australian Open across the Player, Workforce and Tournament Operational spaces. Ultimately elevating the experience for the AO players and workforce, as well as behind the scenes content that is televised around the world.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the scoping of overlay planning & design for internal space & temporary builds.
- Manage the procurement of furniture, fittings, and equipment (FF&E), and services to execute fit-out designs.
- Manage supplier relationships and contracts including EOIs, RFQ’s, tender process and delivery of contractual agreements.
- Manage the creation of budgets and financial reporting in line with areas of responsibility.
- Project manage the fit-out of AO spaces from conception to execution and removal.
- Lead and develop a high performing team, creating a fun, safe and inclusive work environment
About you
What you will bring to the role:
- 5+ years’ project management experience with exposure to delivery & operations of major events.
- Excellent management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and/or projects concurrently, to standards, budgets and deadlines.
- Experience in contractor and supplier management, with the ability to understand, interpret and comply with contracts and contractual requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of unique spaces, with exposure to area preparations and temporary space conversions (preferred).
- Highly collaborate nature, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Please note – due to the timing of the AO and access to the designated spaces this role will be required to work most days over the Christmas and New Year period.
What’s in it for you?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program.
- Onsite gym & tennis facilities
- Flexible working practices
- Free car parking
- A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications that include a portfolio will be considered.
Applications close Thursday 23rd May, however we will be reviewing applications as they are recieved and if a suitable candidate is found applications may close early.
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