Asset & Operations Manager - Bundha Sports Centre

Clublinks Management has been appointed to manage and operate the brand new Bundha Sports Centre in North Fitzroy. This state-of-the-art complex includes a café, gym, multiple levels of mixed-use courts, and multipurpose spaces.  Described as a model for sustainable urban infrastructure, this all electric, 5-star green facility will be home to multiple sports, including basketball, netball, volleyball and futsal plus provide a place for the community to connect and pursue other health & wellness initiatives.

We will adopt a staggered approach to opening with full operations expected by January 2026.

The Asset & Operations Manager will play a pivotal role for Bundha Sports Centre and will be one of our first appointments to the team, enabling us to ensure that Bundha is a safe and well-maintained facility for all members and visitors. This is a once in a career opportunity to open a venue from the ground up

See a run through of this facility below

About Clublinks

At Clublinks, we're bright, bold, nimble and we like to have fun

With two key business streams Clublinks Management and Clublinks Communities, Clublinks is a leisure and community management leader, holding contract rights with local government, state government, private enterprise, tertiary institutions, and strata based residential communities to manage and grow their facilities and communities. We are passionate and agile with an incredibly strong record of meeting and exceeding our clients' objectives and creating welcoming community facilities.

Adopting company values of "Stand Out", "Be Awesome", "Speak Up" and "Get *#it Done" we are not afraid to be different and provide innovative solutions to deliver success. Our 950 plus team are based at our sites across VIC, NSW, QLD and WA.

More about the role

The Asset & Operations Manager will help bring the newly built Bundha Sports Centre to life. This hands-on role is all about making sure the venue runs smoothly from day one, overseeing daily facility operations, managing the assets within the building, coordinating the venues 20-year capital plan, leading maintenance and ensuring the highest level of safety for all members and guests.

Once operational traditional leadership will commence including:

• Oversee venue maintenance, repairs and capital investments
• Project manage building works and upgrades
• Lead the Duty Supervisor team
• Manage maintenance and capital works budgets
• Plan and schedule building works with minimal disruption
• Monitor equipment maintenance systems
• Coordinate reactive maintenance works
• Oversee cleaning contract and external service providers
• Support operational teams with venue setup and logistics

All about you

You nail our values and care about creating safe, welcoming spaces for the community. You're great at building strong teams, working with stakeholders, and keeping venues in top shape.

You possess the following:

• Experience in Building and Asset Mangement
• 2 + years minimum experience in a similar role or within a leisure centre
• Understanding of the operations of large multi-purpose leisure Centres
• Experience in leadership and direction to staff and contractors
• Exceptional people leadership skills including developing high performing teams, mentoring and coaching
• Proven ability to work and perform in a high paced, active environment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check

To apply please attach a copy of your current resume and your cover letter.

Please don't delay in sending your applications through as applications will be reviewed as they are received.