Events & Stadia Business Manager

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Ensure that all Events managed by AFLNT are run efficiently and are delivered in a timely manner and within budget expectations

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Management

Company: AFL

Location: Darwin

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-2315-6434

Fax: +61-7-9162-6736

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Detail information about job Events & Stadia Business Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Run events & stadia for AFL NT
  • Values driven culture
  • Fantastic team benefits

ABOUT US

Our goal here at the AFL is to enhance and grow the game across all states and all levels – from grassroots to elite. As one team, we put on the game, build participation, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, and collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. Our roles may vary but we are all united by our common goal, to leave the game in an even more extraordinary place.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting the Manager of Commercial & Marketing this role will work to ensure that all Events managed by AFLNT are run efficiently and are delivered in a timely manner and within budget expectations. The role will also have a focus on developing the commercial return at TIO Stadium and other AFLNT managed venues as well as driving new premium events to TIO Stadium and Traeger Park.

Please note employment in this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check. The successful candidate is required to possess a valid ‘working with children’ check.

The AFL has extensive procedures and checks in place to protect children and young people in our organisation.

               

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Strategic Priorities

  • Focus on stadium efficiencies and maximisation of commercial opportunities around key operation functions including, but not limited to
    • Food and beverage
    • Ticketing and membership
    • In-house catering
    • Tenants and sub-leases
    • Exclusive supply and service agreements
  • Explore outsourcing of commercial opportunities for TIO Stadium and TIO Traeger Park
  • Explore further commercial opportunities for MLLLC
  • Focus on operational efficiency including maximisation of multi-venue buying power across all AFL NT controlled venues
  • A focus on innovation via driving new premium events

 

Stadium and Event Management

  • Manage all corporate events at TIO Stadium & TIO Traeger Park
  • Lead NT Fixtured AFL Game project management, managing events and operations related to AFL matches in Darwin and Alice Springs
  • Oversee delivery of AFLNT events including:
    • TIO NTFL Season launch and themed TIO NTFL Rounds
    • Nichols Medal
    • AFLNT Hall of Fame
    • AFL Games (Darwin and Alice Springs) including corporate functions and ticketing
    • NT Thunder B&F and Chairman’s Lunch
  • Areas of accountability include:
    • Budget Management
    • Run sheet and production schedule management
    • Critical path/milestone planning
    • Procurement of entertainment including MCs, guest speakers, performers and acts
    • Coordinating MC Notes
    • Organise AV requirements
    • Identify and book venue and catering
    • Sponsor liaison and implementation of any activations
    • Schedule and manage event hosts
    • Organise all travel arrangements for interstate invitees
    • Communicate and liaise with internal stakeholders
    • Manage the design and printing of all promotional collateral
    • Produce event debrief reports demonstrating the successes, areas for improvement and guest feedback
    • Manage or oversee management of various databases of invitees and special guest alongside Commercial Coordinators and Trainees
  • Develop and maintain sound business relationships with stadium stakeholders, suppliers and user groups
  • Assist with the development and implementation of a casual workforce strategy including the deployment, training and induction of the casual workforce
  • Manage Event Control ensuring the satisfactory performance of all key stadium stakeholders
  • Management of the stadium for both event and non-event days to ensure that sufficient resources are available to efficiently manage the event operations
  • Manage the development, implementation and review of venue operational processes and procedures for the planning and monitoring of performance of service contracts involved with events and operational delivery at the venue (including waste management, cleaning, catering, security, emergency services, traffic management, signage installation and ticketing services)
  • Lead the development and implementation of the stadium’s security management plan and procedures for event day and 24/7 security
  • Ensure all stadium-related operational practices performed by staff, contractors or venue hirers
  • Oversee the management and growth of the AFL NT functions and events with regular review of business performance against set KPIs and agreed objectives.

 

Stadium Contracting & Scheduling

  • Field enquiries for casual hire of facilities, working with the Facilities team to ensure requirements are fulfilled
  • Coordinate stadium resources to ensure booking requirements are fulfilled
  • Promote stadium usage outside of AFL with a focus on commercial return

 

Finance

  • Complete event estimates as required for contracting purposes
  • Ongoing review of stadium costs to ensure that stadium services are being delivered in a cost-effective way and that stadium is affordable compared to competitor venues

 

General

  • Chair event planning / debrief meetings
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and prepare contingency plans as required (ie. Wet weather / cyclone events)

 

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Mandatory:

  • Formal qualifications in Venue, Events or Sports Management or equivalent preferred
  • 3-4 years of relevant industry experience in a business development / stadium and event management role growing revenues
  • Experience in dealing with contracts and delivering against contractual obligations
  • Experience in building relationships with partner personnel to a senior level
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively, be proactive and anticipate and plan for eventualities
  • High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a 24/7 environment
  • An eye for detail and ability to exercise sound judgement
  • A team player who will contribute to team goals
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tight deadlines

 

Desirable:

  • Experience with working not-for-profit or sporting industry or similar
  • Understanding of social media concepts and developing digital marketing strategy

 

OUR CULTURE

http://www.afl.com.au/careers/experience-extraordinary

 

THE PERKS

  • We believe in a Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Healthy Workplace and our staff have access to an extensive Health and Wellbeing program
  • My Development – all employees have access to the AFL’s My development program which consists of on the job training, coaching and mentoring and formal learning.
  • AFL Staff Footy Memberships – easy access to the game, staff can share these with family and friends
  • My Benefits – staff have access to over 350 discounts with some of the biggest retailers and the AFL’s Corporate Partners

 

HOW TO APPLY

Click APPLY or contact Brad Reid, People Business Partner via email at [email protected] for further information.

Closing Date: Monday, 16 July 2018

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