Operations and Events Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations & Events Manager to join our Operations team on a full-time permanent basis. Working across Caulfield Mornington and Sportsbet Sandown youll lead the delivery of race days major events and non-race-day functions across some of Victorias most recognised racing and event venues.

From big-picture planning to on-the-ground execution youll be at the centre of bringing events to life leading operations managing stakeholders and driving high standards across every part of the venue experience.

If you get a buzz from live events and seeing everything come together on the day youll thrive in this role.

About Us

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is an iconic sporting and entertainment organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. While were renowned for hosting elite horse racing at Caulfield Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses were also so much more. From vibrant events and functions to our 16 Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) hospitality venues across Victoria and community initiatives through the MRC Foundation were dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests members and community.

In The Saddle

• Lead the delivery of race days non-race-day events and MRC-owned events across all venues taking them from planning through to live execution and bump in/out.
• Bring events to life by shaping operational plans and overlays that match the pace scale and complexity of each occasion.
• Keep venues event-ready year-round ensuring high presentation standards and smooth delivery during redevelopment and major works.
• Oversee event set-ups and temporary infrastructure ensuring compliance with all building occupancy and event permitting requirements (POPE).
• Coordinate race-day workforce planning across Event Staff Security and Cleaning ensuring everything is in place for a seamless delivery.
• Act as the key point of contact for contractors and stakeholders delivering smooth execution on the ground and continuous improvement across operations.
• Manage operational systems and budgets with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement across event delivery.

Your Track Record

• Minimum 4 years experience in event operations logistics or venue management within fast-paced high-volume environments
• Tertiary qualification in Event Management Venue Management or equivalent experience
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end event planning coordination and operational execution
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities complex workloads and competing deadlines under pressure
• Experience managing relationships with clients suppliers contractors and key stakeholders.
• Strong financial awareness including budget tracking expense management and reporting.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements within public events and/or venue operations.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive solutions-focused approach.

As part of a live events environment flexibility is required to work across weekends public holidays and outside standard business hours depending on event schedules.

The Perks

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to leading industry forums and partnerships across major sporting and events venues.
• Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Exclusive offers for health fitness & wellbeing.
• Racing Industry Member passes discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events to enjoy with friends & family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Leave options that suit your lifestyle including paid parental leave volunteer leave and cultural leave.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.