Featured Events Manager Badminton Australia
• Melbourne ▸ Victoria ▸ Australia
• Full Time
• $80,000 to $90,000 pa 20 Nov 2026 Applications 0 Description
• Sports House / MSAC, Albert Park
• Full time | 38 hours per week | Ongoing Lead events that bring Australian badminton together Take the next step in your sports events career with Badminton Australia. Lead a varied portfolio of national and international competitions, work with passionate people across the sport, and create memorable experiences for players, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Lead national championships and international badminton events.
• Combine hands-on event delivery with planning, budgets and stakeholder management.
• Help build a thriving, inclusive badminton community. About Badminton Australia Badminton Australia is the national governing body for badminton in Australia. Working with our State and Territory member organisations and national and international partners, we promote, develop and administer a sport that offers opportunities for everyone, at every stage of life. With our strategic plan launched in 2025, a growing focus on national and international events, and preparations underway for the BWF World Senior Championships 2027 (Geelong, Victoria 28 Nov
- 5 Dec), this is an exciting time to join Badminton Australia. You will help deliver events that bring our community together and contribute to a major international championship, making a visible contribution to the sport.

About The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Badminton Australia’s allocated event portfolio. You will deliver safe, inclusive, well-organised and financially responsible events, balancing detailed operational work with strong relationships and effective planning. Your Responsibilities Will Include
• Leading delivery of national championships across open, junior, para badminton and school competitions.
• Delivering the Australian International Challenge and Para Badminton International, alongside other allocated international tournaments.




• Managing event plans, schedules, venues, equipment, suppliers, officials and participant services.
• Recruiting and coordinating event support staff, volunteers, students, casuals and contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and expenditure, and coordinating funding acquittals with finance staff.
• Managing event risks, contingency plans, safety, integrity and accessibility requirements.
• Building productive relationships with member organisations, hosts, venues and delivery partners. You will also support the CEO and appointed Event Director with the Australian Badminton Open and provide agreed operational support to the BWF World Senior Championships 2027, which has separate event leadership and budget accountability. About You You are an organised, collaborative event qualified who enjoys bringing people together and turning plans into successful events. You combine sound judgement with a practical approach to solving problems under pressure. You Will Bring
• A qualification in sport management, event management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated sporting event delivery experience, including managing budgets, schedules, suppliers, risks and competing deadlines.
• Experience delivering national events of significance and coordinating event teams, volunteers, contractors and partners.
• Strong project management, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Confidence using event administration systems and office tools. International competition experience, badminton knowledge, and familiarity with tournament systems and event funding will be highly regarded. The role requires travel, evening and weekend work,



and hands-on involvement in equipment transport, setup and pack-down. Reasonable adjustments will be supported where required. A six-month probation period applies. Inclusion and child safety Badminton Australia welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQ+ people and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We are committed to child safety and safeguarding. The successful candidate will be required to complete the necessary Working with Children, police and reference checks. Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, permission to work in Australia. Essential Requirements
• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence Desirable Criteria
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Sports Management / Business Degree
• First Aid Certificate
• Current Provide/Perform CPR Attachments
• BA Events Manager Position Description
- October 2026 Application Instruction Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to Tjitte.
[email protected]. Applications close: COB AEDT on Friday 20 November 2026 Screening of applications will commence immediately. Badminton Australia reserves the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged. All applicants must have a current and legal right to work in Australia. Enquiries Tjitte (TJ) Weistra, Chief Executive Officer
• 8319 5717, +61 (0)424 979 415 Tjitte.
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