Director Venue Operations
Director Venue Operations
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Job Description
Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.
- Manage the operations for Sydney Olympic Parks premium sport and recreation venues
- Full time temporary role until 30 June 2026
- Sydney Olympic Park location with hybrid working supported
- TRP from $225K to $249K including superannuation commensurate with experience
About the Role
As Director Venue Operations you will lead the strategic and operational management of Sydney Olympic Park Authoritys premier network of sport and recreation venues including the Aquatic Centre Hockey Centre Athletic Centre Archery Centre Sports Halls and the Quay Centre. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring these venues deliver exceptional experiences across high-performance sport community engagement and commercial programming.
This is not a conventional 9-to-5 role. The successful candidate will be expected to provide visible hands-on leadership across a dynamic and high-profile precinct including being onsite as the point of escalation during major events operational challenges or critical incidents. You will oversee day-to-day operations drive capital improvements manage multimillion-dollar budgets and lead a high-performing team to deliver on SOPAs strategic objectives.
For more information read the full Role Description:Director Venue Operations
About You
You are a hands-on leader with extensive experience in managing complex venue operations and event delivery. Your leadership style is collaborative and strategic with a proven ability to balance commercial imperatives with community and government priorities. You bring a strong track record in stakeholder engagement risk management and delivering high-quality services in a dynamic high-profile environment.
You thrive in fast-paced multifaceted environments and understand the importance of being present and responsive when it matters most. Your ability to lead from the front will be critical to your success and you will be required to be on-call as an escalation point on evenings weekends and during high-demand periods. With a deep understanding of operational delivery you are adept at navigating competing demands driving cultural change and fostering innovation. Relevant tertiary qualifications and a commitment to public value and inclusive leadership are essential.
About Us
Guided by clear precinct controls and the draft Master Plan 2050 we are shaping a vibrant connected and high-quality urban environment that brings the strategic vision to life. Sydney Olympic Park is evolving into more than a destination into a vibrant thriving well connected suburb energised with everyday life.
We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and building the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Sunday September 21st 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood A/Talent Acquisition Partner via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 3 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
