Royal Agricultural Society of NSW - Olympic Park NSW2mo ago , from Royal Agricultural Society of NSWLead delivery of Australia's largest annual ticketed event - the Sydney Royal Easter ShowPlay a pivotal leadership role in shaping large-scale, complex event operationsWork across multiple business units and high-impact stakeholder groupsOpportunity to influence continuous improvement and future event innovationFlexible working setting with a strong commitment to work-life balanceSalary packaging optionsSalary protection insuranceNovated lease optionsFree onsite parkingGenerous Employee Assistance ProgramComplimentary Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets and mealsStaff draws for Sydney Showground eventsSubsidised superannuation life insurance premiumsStaff engagement events and wellbeing programsAccess to Sydney Olympic Park employee membership programAbout the Role...Are you an experienced event operations leader with a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex events?
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is seeking a strategic and highly organised Head of Event Delivery to lead the integrated planning, coordination and operational execution of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.This role is central to the success of the Show, acting as the key coordination point across the organisation to ensure alignment of timelines, stakeholders, logistics and delivery outcomes across the full event lifecycle, from planning and design through to build, live operations and bump-out.You will work closely with internal departments, contractors, government agencies and service partners to deliver a seamless, safe and high-quality experience for visitors, exhibitors and stakeholders, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the event.Beyond delivery, you will contribute to future event development, precinct planning and long-term strategic initiatives to support the continued evolution of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.About you...You are an experienced event operations leader with a strong track record delivering large-scale,



complex events in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.
You are highly organised, solutions-focused and thrive on coordinating multiple moving parts to deliver exceptional outcomes.You bring a collaborative leadership style and are confident working across diverse stakeholder groups, from internal teams through to contractors, service providers and external partners.
Your ability to influence, align and drive accountability will be key to success in this role.To be successful, you will demonstrate:Proven experience (7+ years) in major event delivery, operations or a related field, managing complex, multi-stakeholder eventsStrong operational planning capability, with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies and competing priorities across the full event lifecycleDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholdersHighly developed communication, negotiation and relationship management skillsExperience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers in a large-scale event environmentStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressureExperience developing operational procedures, systems and continuous improvement initiativesSound understanding of workplace health and safety principles in an event or operational contextExperience delivering large public events, exhibitions, festivals or major sporting eventsKnowledge of event infrastructure, venue operations and site logisticsExposure to volunteer programs and customer experience operationsWe celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our commitment is to foster working environments that embrace everyone, ensuring fair and respectful treatment for all.We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals of all gender identities, those in mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Your unique perspective and experience are valued here.
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📌 Head Of Event Delivery (New South Wales)
🏢 Royal Agricultural Society Of Nsw
📍 New South Wales