Event Technology Manager

ABOUT US

Melbourne Park is an iconic, multi-venue, world-renowned precinct that delivers hundreds of diverse sport, entertainment, and community events each year, including one of only four tennis Grand Slams in the world – the Australian Open. Melbourne Park includes Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park and CENTREPIECE.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative
Event Technology Manager
to lead the planning, deployment and delivery of technology across Melbourne Park's world-class events.

Reporting to the Director of Technology & Systems, this 2-year fixed-term role is responsible for ensuring seamless and resilient technology operations for every event – from broadcast integration and venue infrastructure to fan-facing innovations and operational systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of event-specific technology services, ensuring seamless planning, deployment, operation, and decommissioning.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align event technology requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Conduct technology readiness checks and manage resilience planning and incident response protocols.
• Manage onsite technical teams and support operations during bump-in, bump-out, and live events.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and oversee vendor performance against SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Lead complex event-related technology projects through all phases, from scope to post-implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, governance frameworks, and organisational risk management policies.
• Identify opportunities to innovate, pilot emerging technologies, and maintain a roadmap of continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear and timely reporting on technology operations, risks, incidents, and outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You have experience delivering high-impact event technology operations in fast-paced, large-scale event environments. You're confident managing both the strategic and hands-on aspects of technology delivery. You're a team leader who builds trust, drives innovation, and ensures high standards of operational excellence.

You have:

• Experience managing complex event technology for major venues or large-scale events (e.g. stadiums, arenas).
• Technical knowledge across event-specific systems, including networks, AV, broadcast, and digital experiences.
• Experience leading onsite support teams and managing service providers during high-pressure event operations.
• A thorough understanding of lifecycle management, resilience planning, and incident response protocols.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technology with operational outcomes.

Advantageous but not essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Event Technology, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of broadcast technologies, fan-facing platforms, and live venue environments.
• ITIL Foundations or similar service management certification.
• Experience trialling and implementing emerging event technologies.

WHAT WE OFFER

To deliver world-class events with world-class customer experiences – for every person, every event, every time – we believe in fostering working environments that support our staff to thrive both personally and professionally.

If you want your next professional experience to help you master new skills, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to unforgettable events on a 42-hectare precinct in the heart of Melbourne, apply now – we can't wait to meet you

• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities
• Leadership coaching and development available for all team leaders
• Generous paid Family & Carers leave scheme, including a staggered return to work plan and check-in days
• Free 24/7 safety, wellbeing & medical support for employees and families through our holistic care platform, Sonder
• Staff discounts at internal cafés and venue outlets
• Access to free event tickets through team member ticketing programs, Tickets 2 U and Mystery Guest
• Onsite parking
• Ongoing cultural awareness and inclusion education

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Friday, 24th October 2025

You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via phone or email.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at

. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted.

Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.

Please note Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy.

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Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic)
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