Venue Operations Manager – ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Paddle Australia

Organiser of the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships

The Venue Operations Manager supports the strategic leadership, planning and operational delivery of the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships by leading the delivery of venue operations and supporting all sport and technical requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

  • Lead across all Venue Operations deliverables. Including, but not limited to; operations plans, managing the relationship with the venue, event overlay and look & feel, broadcast operations, accreditation, first aid, security, WHS, event technology, catering and cleaning & waste.
  • Support Sport & Technical Operations deliverables within the venue. Including, but not limited to; compliance with ICF regulations & requirements, field of play, timing, scoring & results, and medical & doping.
  • Comply with all relevant Statutory and Regulatory requirements, including compliance with all venue and PA risk management, work health and safety, and emergency management policies and procedures.
  • Support the General Manager in Masterplan and Roadmap delivery, budget management and risk management & compliance.
  • Manage relationships and monitor performance of local vendors, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring high- quality service delivery and adherence to contractual agreements.
  • Manage event casual workforce and volunteers.
  • Contribute to delivery of comprehensive post-event reporting and evaluation.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Event Management, or equivalent experience.
Current Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Experience/Skill Level Required

5 years’ experience in a venue or event operations role or equivalent.
Previous experience working in large venues or stadiums.
Proven ability and success in coordinating large events.
Proven track record in successfully managing projects from strategy to implementation.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Demonstrated experience in analysing data, identifying trends and recommending improvements/solutions.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration towards common goals.

This is a Maximum Term Contract through until 31 October 2025.

Applications close 27 February 2025.  Please only apply if you are eligible to work in Australia.

Please provide the following to assess suitability:

current resume
cover letter (maximum of 2 pages)

For further information please contact:  Lauren Chester 0450 021 287 | lauren.chester@paddle.org.au

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