Event Manager – Australian Open

Melbourne Park is looking for a dynamic and experienced
Event Manager
on a Fixed Term Contract until 13th February 2026 to join our team in delivering one of the world's premier sporting and entertainment events. Working closely with Tennis Australia, you'll play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of the Australian Open – from site readiness and infrastructure to stakeholder engagement and event delivery.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your event management expertise at a world-renowned venue and one of tennis's four Grand Slam events

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery of the Australian Open.
• Act as the Accreditation Group Coordinator, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Support site infrastructure setup and bump-in/bump-out phases with detailed handover reporting.
• Drive venue readiness in collaboration with operations, workforce, and client teams.
• Manage event documentation, diagrams, and operational plans using tools like Iventis.
• Support office relocations and set up key event spaces (e.g. Event Call Centre, Venue Communication Centre).
• Monitor and close out incidents using the 24/7 Incident Management System.
• Liaise with emergency services and key stakeholders to ensure a safe and seamless tournament.

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in event planning and operational delivery in large-scale or high-profile environments.
• Proven stakeholder management across internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Hands-on experience in event site readiness, accreditation processes, and infrastructure logistics.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for world-class event delivery.
• Familiarity with working in permanent and temporary event environments (stadiums, arenas, precincts).
• Knowledge of security, safety, and risk management practices for major events.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning tools (e.g., , Iventus).
• Calm under pressure and solutions focused.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Events, Sport, Tourism or Project Management and Certifications such as CI, RSA, Safety Officer, OH&S, Fire Warden – Advantageous but not essential.

If you're an experienced event professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to contribute to one of Melbourne's most iconic events, we'd love to hear from you

Applications close: Friday, 26th September 2025

A bit about us

Melbourne Park is an iconic, multi-venue precinct with few parallels globally. We showcase Melbourne to the world during the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting and community events each year across our world class venues.

At Melbourne Park we are passionate about delivering world class customer experiences every person, every event, every time. How do we do this? By seeking out the best talent to build a high performance, integrated team who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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