Are you looking to accelerate your career?
Life with AGPC will see you join a team of talented individuals who pride themselves on staging two iconic motorsport events: the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island.
We are a dedicated team who enjoy working on the best of sport, events, and entertainment being internationally recognised and respected leaders in our field. Our fun and dynamic environment means our employees are constantly surrounded by unique experiences as well as a high-performing team of innovators, and we need one more.
Life in the fast lane
As our Division Manager – Event Overlay, you will be joining the Infrastructure team who make up part of the Operations Department.
This is a permanent position, based at our Head Office in St Kilda.
Reporting into the Head of Infrastructure, you will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the event overlay, to a world class standard, for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix each year.
Additionally, you will:
* Actively participate in the venue design process as a subject matter expert in temporary event infrastructure.
* Lead the engineering project manager (iEDM), contractors, event agencies and corporate partners through the design and delivery process of each event.
* Develop and implement strategies to continually improve the quality and efficiency of the event overlay year on year.
* Promote and enable AGPC department strategies through overlay design, commercial negotiations and strategic planning.
* Engage and collaborate with various stakeholder groups in relation to event overlay and construction. Stakeholders include Formula 1, Dorna, FIM, FIA, Motorsport Australia, Parks Victoria and Phillip Island Operations.
What you'll bring to the role:
* Tertiary qualifications, ideally in event management, project/construction management, engineering, or business.
* 10+ years’ experience working in major events working in Event Overlay
* Significant project management experience working on major event overlay projects, including the leadership of large stakeholder groups, venue design, procurement and contract management.
* Experience of cost control and budget responsibility.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* A current Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or be willing to obtain.
Please visit our website to view the full position description.
View from the driver's seat
At AGPC, we value work-life balance and want to drive change in our work environment too. We have a wide range of benefits that are designed to create value, including but not limited to:
* 14 weeks of paid parental leave and paid ‘keep in touch’ days
* Additional event leave following the Australian Formula 1 and MotoGP events
* Ticket allocations to employees for the Australian Formula 1 and MotoGP events
* Flexible working arrangements
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Employee training & development programs
* Social & culture events
* Wellbeing Initiatives
Click here to learn more about our employment offering and culture here at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.
Want to be first across the finish line?
Applications for this position will close on Friday, 22nd August.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so do not delay in applying!
At AGPC, we are racing to empower an inclusive and diverse workforce, so we openly welcome candidates to apply who may require adjustments or extra support to fully participate in the recruitment process. For support, please reach out to employment.support@grandprix.com.au.
We also welcome creative ideas to make your application stand out! Feel free to use the upload field for personalised submissions, including video introductions.
AGPC is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace by encouraging a culture of respect, dignity and openness to other’s differences and perspectives. We welcome applicants who bring their whole and true self to work regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, race, age, disability status, or family and caring responsibilities.
To work at AGPC, you will be required to supply/undertake an National Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to complete a Declaration of Pre-Existing Injuries and Medical Conditions, supply evidence of Right to work and an International Police Check, if required.