Stadiums Manager at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

122040.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Operations, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Staffing, Program Development, Budget Management, Financial Performance, Stakeholder Engagement, Facility Management, Customer Experience, Team Leadership, Compliance, Resource Allocation, Program Innovation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role The Stadiums Manager is responsible for the leadership, management and growth of the City’s stadium venues portfolio, delivering strategic outcomes aligned to community needs and organisational priorities. This role oversees operations, programming, staffing, and business development across multiple sites, including new facility activation. It plays a key role in enhancing participation, customer experience, and long-term sustainability of: * Leisuretime Sporting Precinct * Barwon Valley Activity Centre * Armstrong Creek Sports Centre (New Site – Opening late 2026) * Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex (New Site – Opening early – mid 2027) Key responsibilities include: * Lead the planning, development and operationalisation of Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex and Armstrong Creek Sports Centre. * Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple stadium venues (4 sites), ensuring high-quality service delivery and community outcomes. * Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. * Drive participation growth through innovative programs, competitions, and events, including the development of new gymnastics services. * Manage operational budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to ensure sustainable and efficient operations. * Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including community groups, sporting organisations, contractors, and internal teams. * Oversee facility management, ensuring venues are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and optimised for maximum utilisation. About you You will bring proven leadership experience within the sport, leisure or recreation industry (min 5 years experience within a management role in the industry), with the ability to manage complex operations and drive strategic outcomes. You are a collaborative and influential communicator, skilled in stakeholder engagement, program development, and financial management. A strong customer focus, commercial mindset, and passion for community participation will see you thrive in this role. Essential Experience: * Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline (e.g. Leisure and Sports Management) with related experience, or less formal qualifications and extensive related experience * Current Working with Children Check * Provide First Aid (including CPR) * Current Drivers Licence * Chief Warden training completed or willingness to obtain * Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Danny Hickin – Swim, Sport and Leisure Operations Lead | daniel.hickin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [daniel.hickin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

The Stadiums Manager will lead the leadership, management, and growth of the City’s stadium venues portfolio, ensuring strategic outcomes align with community needs and organizational priorities. Key duties include overseeing operations, programming, staffing, business development across multiple sites, and leading the development of new facilities.