Victorian State Poker Operations Manager

**Hello and Kia Ora**

**Start your game**
At Entain Australia and New Zealand as the **Victorian State Poker Operations Manager** with the Australian Poker League (APL), Australia’s premier provider of poker tournaments and events. This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to drive the future of poker in Victoria. As the leader of our state poker operations, you’ll take charge of running high-quality tournaments, building strong relationships with venues, and expanding our vibrant player community. If you’re passionate about poker and ready to elevate the game, APL wants you to be part of our journey.

**Where and how you can work...**
This role is based in Melbourne, and as part of Entain AUS & NZ, you’ll receive your own company van. The position will involve a fair amount of travel across the state, so your mobility is key. We also offer a flexible, hybrid working model, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life.

**Your day-to-day...**
- **Tournament Operations**: Plan, coordinate, and execute poker tournaments across various venues in Victoria.
- **Venue Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with venue partners, ensuring compliance with APL standards and agreements.
- **Player Engagement**: Foster a positive player experience through excellent customer service and operational excellence.
- **Team Leadership**: Lead and motivate a team of tournament directors and staff to ensure seamless event delivery.
- **Business Development**: Identify opportunities for growth and expansion of APL’s presence in Victoria.
- **Compliance and Regulations**: Ensure all operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

**What you'll bring...**
- Minimum 3 years of experience in poker operations, event management, or similar roles within the gaming or hospitality industry.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Strong organizational and logístical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with players, venues, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, and travel across Victoria as required.
- Knowledge or familiarity with poker industry tournament structures and rules is preferred but not required.

**Entain Lifestyle...**
- Celebrate the joy of starting a family with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Indulge in a range of wellness benefits through our wellness calendar, including, heavily subsidized gym memberships and other paid-for services.
- Enjoy the convenience of a free onsite barista and a fully stocked fridge and pantry, ensuring breakfast and lunch are taken care of.
- A wealth of learning and development opportunities, empowering you to broaden your expertise and professional growth.
- Company-wide events designed to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our exceptional team.
- We LOVE Entertainment, and Racing and Sports are at the heart of everything we do. So, it only makes sense that we provide access to staff giveaways to sporting and racing events.

**Who are we?**
At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella - our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike. Through Entain Venues, our venue partners offer non-stop entertainment through our line-up of brands from the Australian Poker League and SportsPick to the challenges of InnQUIZitive and many more.

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports.
- As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference._