POSITION NUMBER:
02101
SALARY:
Level 9 PSCSAA $165,171 - $177,186 per annum
About VenuesWest
At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues, including not only the world class Optus Stadium and the iconic RAC Arena, but also HBF Park, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, Bendat Basketball Centre and Gold Netball Centre.
We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.
About the Role
The General Manager HBF Park provides leadership and direction in the operations and delivery of world-class events at the venue, many of which are broadcast nationally / internationally. The role is responsible for ensuring the venue is programmed and delivered to provide safe, compliant and high-quality customer experiences whilst developing and optimising venue usage, increasing patronage and maximizing financial returns. The role is also responsible for professional and consultative management of the relationships with National Sporting Franchises, National and International promoters, and key government agencies such as TWA.
This is a full time, permanent/fixed term opportunity for five years with the possibility of extension.
Whilst the position will be based at HBF Park in Perth, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:
- A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
- Access to staff fitness classes
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- 50% discount on kid’s programs
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Free on-site parking
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events
About the Person
The successful candidate will have high level skills and experience in the procurement, management and effective delivery of sporting and entertainment events including:
- strong relationship building and negotiation skills including experience in negotiating and managing contracts, licenses and agreements to deliver the most beneficial commercial returns to the organisation
- a proven track record in the delivery of events that are both safe and provide excellent customer experiences and high-level customer satisfaction and patronage results;
- strong people management skills and experience
- high level financial management skills and business acumen.
For any further job-related information please contact Peter Bauchop on 08 9441 8309.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- copy of your current resume and
- cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:
- Extensive high-level experience in delivering large scale commercial events and managing daily operations of a stadium or arena within the venue or event management industry including:
- High-level negotiation skills with the ability to deliver on objectives whilst achieving win / win outcomes with licensees.
- High competency in contract management of a diverse range of management and stadium service providers.
- High level financial acumen that facilitates detailed understanding of commercial terms and associated financial settlements
- In depth understanding of customer service KPI’s and the various levels to be applied to positively impact results
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia – Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Citizenship Certificate; or passport
A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. A step by step guide to applying online is available in pdf format below to assist you in this process.
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:
- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Workplace Diversity
VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 for measures to achieve equality may be applied to this process.
Candidates from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy and to identify themselves through the application questions.
This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies for 12 months in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
ATTACHMENTS:
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FACT SHEET - Equal Opportunity Act - Measures Intended to Achieve Equality - 2023 08
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JDF - General Manager HBF Park - 2023 10
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VenuesWest Applicant Guide
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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2023-11-20 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
