Project Lead Infra & Asset

Infrastructure & Assets Manager

• Full-time salaried position based at Melbourne Park within Levys Stadia Division.

• Responsible for strategic planning delivery and maintenance of all Australian Open catering and operational infrastructure.

• Lead stakeholder engagement and project execution to deliver premium hospitality environments across all AO venues.

• Ensure compliance safety and operational excellence across all temporary and permanent assets.

This pivotal role forms part of Levys AO Project teamoverseeing the end-to-end planning coordination and delivery of all catering infrastructure and asset management functions for the Australian Open. Working in close partnership with Tennis Australia Melbourne & Olympic Parks and Levy operations teams this position ensures that all venues are fully prepared compliant and ready to perform to the highest standards during the event.

The Position

The Infrastructure & Assets Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of event infrastructure and asset operations ensuring the seamless delivery of Levys hospitality operations across the Australian Open precinct.

Key accountabilities include:

• Strategic Infrastructure Planning: Lead the design planning and execution of infrastructure builds for AO activations including catering facilities storage compounds and temporary outlets such as pop-up kitchens reefers and cool rooms.

• Project & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between the AO Project Manager Tennis Australia and Levys internal operations teams ensuring collaborative planning information flow and timely execution of project milestones.

• Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance (PM/RM) schedules ensuring all catering assets and equipment are safe reliable and fully functional throughout the event cycle. Manage and maintain accurate asset registers and service logs within the Facility Maintenance System (FMS).

• Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets monitor contractor costs and invoices and ensure all infrastructure deliverables are completed within agreed financial parameters.

• Operational Excellence: Uphold high standards of venue presentation and safety compliance ensuring adherence to Compass Groups HSE standards and AO-specific operational protocols.

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor coordinators and site-based staff fostering a strong culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement. Contribute to seasonal workforce planning recruitment and induction.

• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed overlay plans project reports and maintenance records; document and circulate meeting outcomes and action items; and support audit inspection and compliance processes.

The Person

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:

• A proven background in project management or infrastructure delivery ideally within large-scale hospitality stadia or events environments.

• Extensive experience in senior operations or facilities management roles with a strong understanding of end-to-end project planning and execution.

• Strong financial and analytical skills including the ability to manage budgets track expenditure and deliver projects within scope and timeline.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence collaborate and build productive relationships across multiple levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive solution-oriented approach to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

• Proficiency in facility management systems (e.g. FMS) project tracking tools (e.g. ) and Microsoft Office suite.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management Facilities Management or a related discipline (highly regarded).

Preferred experience includes:

• Prior experience in stadia major event or large-scale infrastructure delivery environments.

• Knowledge of hospitality infrastructure and temporary overlay planning.

The Benefits

• Immediate access to 100 retail discounts accessible from your mobile.

• Gain valuable experience and expand your skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting

• Work alongside a diverse and passionate team dedicated to delivering excellence.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Early application is strongly encouraged to ensure consideration for this critical leadership role supporting the Australian Open.

This is a full-time salaried contract position based at Melbourne Park aligned to the delivery of the Australian Open 2026. The role encompasses pre-event planning infrastructure mobilisation tournament operations and post-event demobilisation phases. Outstanding performance may present future opportunities within Levy or the wider Compass Group network.

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