Lead Venue Planner

2 months ago


Geelong, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Join our Victoria 2026 team and help us organise a Commonwealth Games like no other, in a place like no other. In March 2026, thousands of elite athletes from more than 70 Commonwealth nations will descend on the sporting capital of the world. These superstars of 20 sports and nine fully-integrated para-sports will chase their dreams in front of more than a million spectators - in the stands and on the streets.
Victoria 2026 is a celebration of everything that makes our society great: our passionate fans, our regional cities, our multicultural communities - and our belief in fairness and equality above all.
So come on board - and help us bring to life an international festival of sport, art and culture that showcases the best of regional Victoria to the world

About the Role
Victoria 2026 is looking for a Lead Venue Planner to join our team. This role will be responsible for supporting a Cluster Venue Manager and the Venue Management team to develop the operational plans for an assigned competition venue(s) for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Transitioning into a key operational delivery role for the competition venue during Games time.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Coordination of internal functional areas and external stakeholders to deliver venue operational planning.
- Preparation of venue documentation and support venue management planning.
- Development of policies and procedures and contingency plans.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Proven experience in the planning and operation of a venue
- Knowledge of safety and incident management practices, ideally within a major event environment
- Working with state government and local authorities
- Experience in and passionate about regional Victoria

Further Information
For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Visa Sponsorship may be available for highly specialised roles.

How to Apply
Applications close at 11:59pm on 30th July 2023.


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