Job Description
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Event Manager – Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Fixed Term Contract until 13 February ****. Working with Tennis Australia, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of the Australian Open, including site readiness, infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery.
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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 n
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Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth planning and delivery of the Australian Open.
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Act as the Accreditation Group Coordinator, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
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Support site infrastructure setup and bump-in/bump-out phases with detailed handover reporting.
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Drive venue readiness in collaboration with operations, workforce, and client teams.
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Manage event documentation, diagrams, and operational plans using tools like Iventis.
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Support office relocations and set up key event spaces (e.g., Event Call Centre, Venue Communication Centre).
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Monitor and close out incidents using the 24/7 Incident Management System.
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Liaise with emergency services and key stakeholders to ensure a safe and seamless tournament.
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What You'll Bring n
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Strong background in event planning and operational delivery in large-scale or high-profile environments.
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Proven stakeholder management across internal teams, clients, and external partners.
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Hands-on experience in event site readiness, accreditation processes, and infrastructure logistics.
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Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for world-class event delivery.
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Familiarity with working in permanent and temporary event environments (stadiums, arenas, precincts).
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Knowledge of security, safety, and risk management practices for major events.
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Excellent communication, multitasking, and organisational skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning tools (e.g., Monday.com, Iventus).
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Calm under pressure and solutions oriented.
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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.
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About Melbourne Park n
Melbourne Park is an iconic, multi-venue precinct. We host the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting and community events each year across our world-class venues. We are committed to delivering world-class customer experiences for every person, every event, every time, by building a high-performance, integrated team focused on exceptional guest experiences.
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Melbourne Park is an equal prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including but 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.
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Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so agencies should not contact regarding this vacancy. We protect personal information in line with the Privacy and Data Protection Act **** (Vic.). For further information, please refer to the Melbourne Park careers page.
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📌 Event Manager - Australian Open (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Park
📍 Melbourne