Do you have a passion for planning and delivering the day-to-day operations and logistics for a major event, with a genuine interest in sport?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a major sporting event
- 14-month F/T contract
- Canberra based
About the Games:
During 18-25 October 2025, Australia’s premier multi-sports festival, the Australian Masters Games (AMG) will be held in Canberra. The Games are expected to attract up to 7,500 participants and accompanying persons across a targeted sport program of 50+ sports.
About the Role:
The Sport and Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, planning for the delivery of the sport program within the Games in conjunction with the AGM GM. The major focus of this role is to oversee the delivery of the AMG sport program and lead and support the Sport Coordinator and Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator to fulfill their contractual agreements with the Australian Masters Games and coordinate the sporting events during the Games.
This role will also be responsible for planning and delivering operations and logistics support services for the AMG.
Key responsibilities:
- In conjunction with AMG GM, allocate sports to the Sports & Operations team and facilitate the introductions and positive relationship building between SSO/NSO sport convenors and AMG sport coordinators.
- Oversee the regular liaison with allocated sports to ensure the critical task deadlines are met and ensure each sport has a sport convenor and organising committee tasked with delivering their sport competition to a high standard.
- Assist and provide advice in the monitoring and reviewing of sports/activities planning. Including but not limited to: committees, budgets, venues, sponsorship, registrations, risk management, volunteers, officials, media, marketing, and merchandise.
- In partnership with the Sport Medicine Services provider coordinate and deliver the Sports Medicine Services program.
- Complete venue audits of relevant Games sports sites and competition venues.
- Maintain relevant sport information pages on the Games website.
- In collaboration with the General Manager - Marketing and Communications, work with the sports to implement their sport specific marketing plans and monitor their deliverables around key campaign phases.
- Manage communications, risk and emergency planning for the Games.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of operations and logistics support services for all sport and Games venues as required.
- Oversee the production, storage, packing and distribution of Games participant kits, volunteer uniforms, medals, podiums and signage.
- In conjunction with AGM GM, oversee the safe operation of the Games Logistics Centre.
- Assist in the planning and management of the design, bump in, operation and bump out of the Games Village (including the Games Accreditation Centre).
- Train, lead and manage sport, administration, registration and operations staff as well as interns/volunteers to achieve Games and operations objectives.
Qualifications and Skills: Applicants should address the following criteria in their application;
- Tertiary qualifications in Event or Sport Management are desirable but not essential.
- Experience in a multi-sport, major event, National or State sporting body environment.
- Experience in operations and logistics in the sport/event management industry.
- Sound financial management skills and experience in negotiating favourable agreements with stakeholders and ensuring quality and on-time services are provided.
- Demonstrated ability in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring that tasks are completed on time.
- Proven ability in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders.
- Understanding of and experience in implementing safe work practices and procedures in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a team to ensure operational outcomes are met.
To read a detailed Position Description please go to - https://leftfieldsports.com.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 9Th September
Screening will commence immediately, so please apply promptly.
Please submit your application to: [email protected]
Confidential inquiries: Paul Bruce – [email protected]
In your application a cover letter and resume are required.
In your application, please indicate your salary expectations.
