- Join Australia’s Best Regional Stadium* and enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Be part of a team with a mission to inspire moments of connection and joy through sport, entertainment, and community activities.

About Us For over 100 years, the Kardinia Park precinct has hosted sporting and entertainment events, including Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Rugby, Swimming, Motocross, and more recently, national and international music acts.

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) exists to inspire moments of connection and joy through sport, entertainment and community activities. We are custodians of GMHBA Stadium - home of Geelong Football Club, Geelong Sports Museum, Geelong Cricket Club rooms, Sports House and Barwon Regional Cricket Centre.

The stadium is a rare asset for a regional city, and it is a source of pride for our community. With the completion of the 14,000-seat Joel Selwood Stand in 2024, GMHBA Stadium can now accommodate 40,000 people, making it the largest stadium outside Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. In 2025, GMHBA Stadium was voted Best Regional Stadium in Australia in the Austadiums Awards*, and the stadium has now been voted Best Regional Stadium in six of the seven editions of the awards.

In 2024/25, GMHBA Stadium generated more than $190 million in social and economic value, 1,200 direct and indirect full-time equivalent jobs for the Victorian economy and hosted more than 480,000 visitors across 44 on-field events. The stadium was utilised 286 days of the financial year and the playing surface is considered the most utilised in Australia as it home to training sessions for the Geelong Football Club programs. The list of world class events at the stadium saw 190,000 visitors from outside the local region travel to Geelong to experience the elite venue.

Within our community program, more than 21,000 local participants took part in five dedicated community events at the stadium.





About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially focused leader to drive the next phase of growth for the Geelong Sports Museum.

Reporting to the General Manager - Marketing, Communications and Community, this senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, curation and commercial performance of the Museum. This position will lead all aspects of museum operations, visitor experience, exhibitions, tourism engagement and business development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the museum's strategy aligned to organisational objectives, identifying new commercial opportunities, expanding tourism and education offerings, and enhancing the museum's profile as a leading sporting and cultural destination. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role will foster strategic partnerships, create cutting-edge visitor experiences and drive initiatives that increase visitation and commercial outcomes. The role is responsible for managing a small team of Museum staff, including the Museum Visitor Experience and Programs Coordinator and casual staff.

About You

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, business development, curation and storytelling, and operational leadership. You will possess strong business acumen, the ability to translate strategy into action, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Experience within the tourism, attractions, sport,



visitor economy, cultural or community sectors will be highly regarded.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a valued regional asset and play a pivotal role in shaping its future, ensuring the Geelong Sports Museum continues to grow its impact, reach and financial sustainability while celebrating the region's rich sporting history.

If you are a results-driven leader who can combine commercial thinking, strategic vision and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply To apply, please submit an updated CV along with a brief email explaining why you’re interested in the role to [email protected]

Applications close by Sunday, 6 December 2026. Please note that we may commence the selection process throughout the advertising period.

For further information about the role, and to view the position description, please visit: https://www.kardiniapark.vic.gov.au/about-the-trust/careers

Pre-Employment Screening Statement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. This includes but is not limited to national police check and working with children check. Kardinia Park Stadium Trust may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply.

Child Safe Statement

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children within our venue. We create and maintain a child-safe environment. The welfare of children is a top priority, and we have zero tolerance for child abuse.

*According to austadiums.com

📌 Senior Manager - Geelong Sports Museum, Operations and Business Development
🏢 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust
📍 Geelong