About Brisbane 2032
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the “Games”) will be the largest event in South-East Queensland’s history, with the potential to deliver transformational change to our region. As the name suggests, the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (“Brisbane 2032”) is responsible for organising the Games. Some of Brisbane 2032’s operational responsibilities include: raising revenue through sponsorship, ticketing and the sale of Brisbane 2032 merchandise, sourcing the goods and services required to deliver the Games, managing the temporary overlay and operation of the venues and recruiting thousands of volunteers as well as many other elements that are essential in staging a world class global sporting event.
With the countdown towards the Games firmly underway, you have the opportunity to be part of the foundational Brisbane 2032 team in supporting the delivery of this transformational once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all Queenslanders.
About the Position
Reporting to the Director of Venues, this key role will be responsible for driving forward the Venues Department strategic priorities and integrated planning activities.
The position will work closely with colleagues from across the Venues Department to develop a cohesive Venues specific roadmap which outlines the key priorities for the next 12-18 months. This work will then expand out into the development of a wider program of works across all phases of the lifecycle of the Games, using technical knowledge and venue operational experience to determine effective and efficient tracking of progress across the different types of venues.
This Manager of Venues Integrated Planning will provide the Director of Venues with executive level support on distinct projects when required, for example, the design and embedding of a venue change management process for venue selection to ensure that programme changes are monitored and controlled.
As Brisbane 2032 grows and Games time approaches, the responsibilities of this role will evolve, depending on changing priorities of the Venues Department and the wider Games Delivery Division.
About You
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar venues or event related planning and delivery role.
- A track record of understanding and delivering the complexities of major sporting events - preferably within a multi-sport Organising Committee and ideally from the early stages of its development.
- A comprehensive understanding of operational areas, including venue management, venue delivery and preferably transport and security.
- Exceptional professionalism, attention to detail and uses initiative to evaluate challenges, whilst understanding when to pass on relevant issues.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong ability to build working relationships, both internally to an organisation and with external bodies.
- Evidence of success in preparing clear, concise oral and written reports, presentations and briefings on complex and/or sensitive issues for a wide range of audiences.
- Business degree, or equivalent qualification, required with project management qualification highly regarded.
- Excellent, demonstratable experience of MS Office Suite of products (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and common program management tools.
Sharp & Carter asks that all applications include an updated resume and cover letter outlining your alignment to the required skills and experience as above.
Brisbane 2032 is committed to the values of inclusion, accessibility and diversity with the approach of creating meaningful and real opportunities for First Nations people and persons with disabilities. To provide an inclusive online experience, applicants can access the assistive technologies of Recite Me at www.sharpandcarter.com.au.
If you require any support in submitting your application or during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are accessible to all and are happy to make all reasonable accommodations to facilitate this.
Please note that applications close 5pm Friday 4th October. For more information about this opportunity or to request a candidate pack, please email Brisbane2032@sharpandcarter.com.au.
Tim Wallis
Director
Sharp & Carter
