AddressThe Organisation
Adelaide Venue Management Corporation (AVM) operates three of Adelaide’s most iconic and commercially successful event venues - the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) and Coopers Stadium (CS).
The Role
Due to a Maternity Leave absence in the Venue Services Department, a rare opportunity has become available at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for a suitably experienced team member to fulfil the role of Venue Hiring Manager, on a 12 month, fixed-term salaried contract basis.
Reporting to the General Manager, AEC and CS, the Venue Hiring Manager role is primarily responsible for negotiating, liaising with and contracting hirers for the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium and The Drive event business; i.e. Publicly Ticketed Concerts and Sporting events. Working with Promoters locally and Interstate, the candidate should already have a high level of experience within the industry. Proficient knowledge or understanding in utilising major Ticketing Agencies and a vast background of Event related budgeting and costs experience.
To be successful in the position you will need:
- Knowledge of relevant Venue Management industry practices and procedures in major venues
- Experience either in managing or involvement with Publicly Ticketed Events, Venue Hiring Contracting, Financial Settlements and Event Budgeting
- Experience in managing a team in a similar or like-minded role.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Be an innovative thinker, with a demonstrated ability to initiate, implement and adapt to change.
- Exceptional organisational and people management skills.
- Extremely high level of attention to detail, a questioning mind and unwavering commitment to the accuracy of all work produced.
- Be averse with the use of Microsoft office systems, EBMS software and Humanforce.
- Available to be rostered 24/7, with possible work outside of business hours and on weekends dependent on the Corporation’s business levels, is a key component of this role.
The role will ideally suit a venue specialist with exceptional interpersonal skills, with a ‘can do’ attitude, a flexible proactive approach to problem solving and an ability to successfully juggle simultaneous demands from different departments on a regular basis.
For more specific details of the position requirements and general information on the benefits of working for AVM, please take the time to have a good look around our website (the Position Description is embedded within the advert on this site).
Applications, including a brief covering letter and up to date resume, may only be submitted via SEEK or the AVM Careers website (i.e. not via direct email) - addressed to Rebecca Pit, People Manager
Applications will close at 11.30 pm (Adelaide time) on Sunday 19th of May 2024, or earlier should a suitable right-fit candidate be identified - so please don't delay if interested.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
