About the Role
The Event Operations Lead coordinates, plans and implements match and venue operations and fan experience for W/BBL and domestic cricket in South Australia. The role manages key relationships with venue, Cricket Australia and other stakeholders and aligns with SACA's strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Assume role of Event Manager for Sheffield Shield, One Day Cup, WNCL and Women's T20 Tournament matches, ensuring detailed planning, delivery and execution.
* Support Cricket Operations Lead on administration support and delivery when required.
* Act as liaison between SACA and AOSMA for all matches, to ensure all SACA requirements are met.
* Assist Head of Events & Match Day with detailed planning, logistics and execution of all agreed Cricket Matches & Events.
* Manage all event documentation and communication including event plans, briefs, run sheets and other relevant match information.
* Manage all temporary infrastructure builds in accordance with relevant venues, councils and other stakeholders.
* Ensure areas are staffed adequately on match day with casual staff for WBBL and BBL.
* Continue to build and improve processes that effectively ensure delivery of each match and event.
* Drive detailed planning, documentation development, event operationalisation and review processes in SA relating to W/BBL and domestic cricket.
* Provide support to Cricket Operations aspects of all International and National matches to ensure SLAs are met.
* Support planning and delivery of nominated Second XI and Premier Cricket Finals with Cricket Operations.
* Ensure all relevant staff are accredited in accordance with Cricket Australia's accreditation guidelines.
* In conjunction with Head of Events & Match Day, manage key stakeholders including Event Activation Agencies to ensure best practice event experience delivery for fans.
* Work in conjunction with Commercial Department, Membership, Community Cricket and Cricket Department to ensure all requirements and obligations are met.
* Deliver best practice event presentation and experience for Adelaide Strikers events in line with CA event presentation venue presentation.
* Work closely with venue management across all major events to ensure venue cleanliness and venue presentation meets SACA/CA event standards.
* Liaise with venue on any concerns and issues with presentation to ensure SACA exceeds fan expectations.
* Manage match day casual and event casual staff (including Flinders Uni Students) to ensure all relevant tasks required are met including event bump in and out days.
* Manage event team administrative tasks including invoicing, event storeroom space and stock management.
* Support the Head of Events & Match Day and Events Lead in delivery of all event and hospitality aspects related to SACA events including member events, medal nights, year‐round hospitality and village green.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum 3 years of experience in operations and event administration.
* Experience across a wide and diverse range of small to large scale events.
* Demonstrated knowledge of event management processes.
* Hold a valid WWCC or have ability to obtain one.
* Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines within specific timeframes.
* High attention to detail.
* Strong computer skills including word processing, database and spreadsheet management.
* Strong stakeholder management, leadership competence, communications and networking skills.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation, and superior organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple, concurrent incoming work streams effectively and efficiently.
Equal Opportunities
At SACA we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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