Tamworth, New South Wales
Full-time
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Manager – Australian Equine & Livestock Events Centre (AELEC)
Location: Tamworth, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY
Outstanding opportunity for a proven professional to provide strategic and operational leadership to manage, lead and develop one of Australia's landmark facilities
Provide leadership for excellence & efficiency in AELEC operations
Lead business development and long-term strategic planning for the facility
Develop and maintain complex stakeholder relationships
COULD THIS BE YOU?
Do you have previous experience in venue management?
Are you a strong strategic planner?
Do you have a head for numbers with experience in operational finance management?
Have you experience leading equine, livestock or sporting events?
The role of Manager - AELEC could be a great opportunity for you to join a dynamic team.
To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in multidisciplinary venue management with an understanding of equine, livestock & sporting events.
The Manager - AELEC Is Responsible For
Business development of the venue including building & improving networks, partnerships, marketing for events & venues
Procurement management, management, contract management & negotiations, and project management
Experience leading & managing a team across operational & strategic positions
Financial management of the facility including building revenue & generating budgets
Development, implementation & maintenance of Risk Management plans & strategies
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, Events or related field or demonstrated equivalent experience
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in developing & developing strategic & and operational plans
Experience with financial & budget management
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current Drivers Licence
Immunisations or willingness to undergo for Tetanus, Q Fever and Hepatitis A & B
INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU
For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter Ross, Executive Manager, Creative Communities & Experiences on
Salary range: Grade 23 - $139, $151,255.24 per annum plus 12% superannuation & leaseback vehicle* for a 35-hour work week.
Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
It should be noted that an employee salary contribution is required for this motor vehicle.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 20 February 2026.
WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
About Our Region
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. Applicants should be aware that where relevant, Council may carry out working with children, police records and referee checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and our screening processes, click the link below.
This position has been identified as 'child related employment' under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. Relevant Working With Children Checks and criminal record checks will be conducted to ensure the suitability of recommended applicants. It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a prohibited person to be employed in this position. A prohibited person is someone who has been convicted of a serious sex offence. Incumbents to this position will be required to make a disclosure as to whether they are or are not a prohibited person.
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