Level Up Collective are proud to be partnering with Melbourne Park to find a Head of Strategic Delivery, a pivotal leadership role responsible for turning organisational strategy into coordinated action, momentum and outcomes across one of Australia’s most iconic precincts.

Melbourne Park is home to some of Australia’s most iconic events – where sport, entertainment, culture and community come to life, welcoming millions of guests each year. From the Australian Open to world-class concerts and events across Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park and CENTREPIECE – this is Melbourne’s world stage.

Behind every experience is a team operating at pace, with precision and care. And we know that delivering world-class experiences starts with a world-class workforce.

About the Role The Head of Strategic Delivery is Melbourne Park’s senior execution partner, responsible for translating the organisation’s four‑year corporate strategy into practical delivery actions, coordinated programs and tangible outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the role works across complex, cross‑functional and often ambiguous business problems. You will shape initiatives, mobilise teams, resolve obstacles and drive delivery, bringing structure and momentum where the pathway forward it not always clear.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will oversee Melbourne Park’s strategic delivery portfolio while actively getting involved in the work, helping teams navigate challenges, make decisions and achieve meaningful change. The emphasis is on practical execution, in a fit for purpose approach across the organisation.

Key Focus Areas

Strategic Problem Solving & Initiative Design

- Shape major initiatives from the outset, defining problems, clarifying objectives, testing assumptions and establishing executable pathways. Challenge overengineering and low value activity that slows progress or dilutes impact.

Strategic Program Leadership & Oversight

- Maintain a live, accurate view of Melbourne Park’s strategic portfolio, including risks, dependencies, decisions and delivery health. Ensure governance forums are structured, decision ready and aligned to organisational priorities.

Cross‑Functional Mobilisation & Stakeholder Leadership

- Build coalitions across functions, influence without authority and navigate competing priorities to keep work moving. Create shared understanding of outcomes, responsibilities and decisions required.

Program & Project Delivery

- Lead or co‑lead selected strategic programs,



diagnose delivery issues and intervene where programs are drifting or misaligned. Reset scope, sequencing, ownership or approach where required. Maintain portfolio wide oversight of risks and dependencies.

Governance Frameworks, Tools & Reporting

- Design and continuously improve Melbourne Park’s strategic delivery framework, ensuring reporting is concise, accurate and genuinely useful. Build tools that work in practice, not just on paper.

Enterprise Change & Delivery Capability

- Support major strategic initiatives involving operating model, process, technology or behavioural change. Strengthen Melbourne Park’s internal capability to deliver strategic change over time.

Team Leadership & Capability

- Lead the Strategic Delivery Manager, Coordinator and other delivery resources. Build a high‑performing team culture that blends structure, adaptability and accountability.

About You

You are a practical, commercially minded delivery leader who enjoys solving complex problems and making things happen. You bring strong judgement, curiosity and the confidence to work through ambiguity. You can operate comfortably with senior executives but are equally at home working alongside operational teams to understand how the business really works.

You don't need every answer before getting started. You know how to create momentum, bring people together and turn uncertain situations into practical action.

You’ll bring

- Demonstrated experience shaping and establishing major initiatives from the ground up.
- Strong transformation, operating model or business improvement capability.
- Ability to diagnose complex organisational problems and identify practical paths through ambiguity.
- A demonstrated track record of personally driving complex initiatives through to implementation, rather than solely overseeing delivery.
- The ability to communicate complex issues clearly, present compelling recommendations and support effective executive decision-making.
- Highly developed influencing skills and comfort working across executive boundaries.
- Robust analytical, synthesis and communication capability.
- Experience building or improving delivery frameworks and governance approaches.
- Comfort operating in fast‑moving,



iterative environments.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Strategy, Project Management, Organisational Change or related fields.

Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, tourism or other complex customer‑led environments is beneficial but not essential. What matters most is mindset: curiosity, pragmatism, adaptability and a willingness to work in the grey. This is a Melbourne-based role requiring a strong on-site presence. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of the business, building relationships across the precinct and experiencing our events and operations firsthand.

Melbourne Park Values

At Melbourne Park, how you work matters just as much as what you achieve. We are looking for someone who embodies and champions the values of Collaboration, Open-Mindedness, Integrity and Passion. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Why Melbourne Park?

To deliver world-class events with world-class customer experiences – for every person, every event, every time – Melbourne Park fosters an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

What’s on Offer

- Work at one of Australia’s most iconic sporting & entertainment precincts
- Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
- A role with organisation wide impact
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Generous paid Family & Carers leave, including supported return to work
- Free 24/7 wellbeing and safety support through Sonder
- Access to team member ticket programs
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing inclusion and cultural initiatives

How to apply / What to expect:

Level Up Collective have been exclusively retained by Melbourne Park to recruit this role and will be handling all applications. If you value putting the customer at the heart of everything you and have highly developed relationship and stakeholder management skills, please apply online with a copy of your resume, or for any questions please reach out via email: [email protected]

We will be considering applicants as they come in, so please apply online in the first instance.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including but not limited to a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] to discuss further.

📌 Head of Strategic Delivery (Melbourne)
🏢 Level Up Collective
📍 Melbourne