Corporate Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia O'Brien Group Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Venue: The Gabba

Location: Woolloongabba, QLD

Engagement: Full-Time

About the Role

Reporting to the Venue Catering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering premium corporate hospitality across both Match Day and Non-Match Day functions. From planning and resourcing to execution and follow-up, you will ensure every event in our corporate suites, dining spaces, and function areas runs flawlessly.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage a large pool of casual staff, coordinate multiple events simultaneously, and maintain the highest standards of presentation, service, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist with all aspects of corporate hospitality, from planning to delivery.
  • Assist with stock management, reporting, and post-event analysis.
  • Brief teams on menus, service timings, VIP guests, entertainment, and key event details.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams for seamless event delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.
  • Maintain compliance with RSA and Food Safety standards.
  • Manage, roster, recruit, and train casual corporate hospitality staff.
  • Oversee service standards across corporate suites, dining rooms, media, and player catering.

About You

You are an experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional corporate events in fast-paced, high-profile venues. You thrive under pressure, managing multiple functions at once while maintaining impeccable attention to detail.

A confident leader, you can inspire and coordinate large casual workforces, ensuring every team member understands the standard of service expected. You're client-focused, commercially astute, and committed to creating memorable experiences that reflect the O'Brien Group brand.

Skills & Experience include:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent events to a premium standard.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Extensive experience in corporate hospitality, stadium catering, or large-scale events.
  • Financial awareness, including labour management and cost control.
  • Proficiency with event management systems (Ungerboeck experience desirable).
  • Proven ability to build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Sound understanding of RSA and Food Safety compliance requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing, rostering, and training large casual teams.

If you are ready to bring your corporate events expertise to the big stage, we would be keen to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

About Us

O'Brien Group Australia is the largest privately owned hospitality, entertainment, and leisure company in Australia and New Zealand. For over 30 years, it has operated many of Australasia's premier venues, establishing itself as a fully integrated leader in the industry. The group owns and manages major stadiums and arenas across both countries, along with a significant portfolio of boutique and heritage-listed hotels. In recent years, O'Brien Group Australia has expanded its operations to include full-scale venue management, ticketing, festivals, licensed clubs, hotels, live entertainment, media, and venture capital. With a workforce of over 6,500 employees and 16 million customers served annually, the company remains at the forefront of innovation, driving new ventures and shaping the future of the industry in Australasia.

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