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General Manager - Australian Masters Games
UniSport Australia
* Newcastle ▸ New South Wales ▸ Australia
* Full Time, Contract/Temp
21 Apr 2026
Applications 0
Description
* Lead one of Australia's largest community sporting event
* Drive end-to-end planning and delivery of the 2027 Game
* Competitive executive salary package
The Games are Australia's largest multi-sport festival, expected to attract 7,500+ participants across 50+ sports, celebrating lifelong participation, competition and community connection.
About The Role
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a complex, large-scale multi-sport event.
The successful candidate will lead project planning, event operations, commercial outcomes, workforce delivery and stakeholder engagement to ensure a professionally executed, financially sustainable and nationally recognised event.
Key Responsibilities
Event & Project Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery and post-event evaluation of the Games
* Manage multiple project workstreams to ensure milestones, timelines and deliverables are achieved
* Deliver a seamless participant and stakeholder experience across competition and associated social programs
* Ensure all event operations are delivered to agreed standards, timelines and budget
Planning & Governance
* Develop and implement the overarching Event Delivery Plan and Operational Plan
* Establish project governance frameworks, reporting structures and risk controls
* Provide regular progress reporting to executive stakeholders and partners
Commercial & Financial Management
* Manage the full event budget, including revenue and expenditure
* Lead sponsorship, partnership and commercial revenue initiatives
* Ensure strong financial governance and budget accountability
Stakeholder Engagement
* Lead strategic relationships with government, host city partners, venues and sporting organisations
* Work collaboratively with national and state sporting bodies to deliver the sports program
Workforce Leadership
* Lead, develop and manage a diverse workforce of staff, contractors and volunteers
* Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance frameworks
Marketing & Participant Experience
* Oversee marketing and communications delivery in partnership with relevant teams
* Drive participant engagement, brand positioning and customer experience outcomes
About You
You are a senior event or project executive with proven success delivering large-scale, complex sporting events or major projects.
Essential Experience
* Proven leadership in delivering major sporting, community or large-scale events
* Strong project and program delivery capability across multiple workstreams
* Demonstrated commercial and financial management expertise
* Experience operating in complex stakeholder environments
* Strong leadership, governance and delivery focus
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in sport management, events, business or related discipline
* Significant relevant industry experience
Please refer to the attached Position Description for a more detailed overview of the role.
Essential Requirements
* Sports Management / Business Degree
Attachments
* AMG - General Manager 2027 Newcastle
Application Instruction
If you are intending to apply, please lodge your application now - Left Field Sports reserve the right to close the role as soon as sufficient merit applications are received.
Applications close: 21 April
Applications Need To Include
* A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and key competencies
* Resume
The General Manager role, search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Left Field Sports.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Bruce – Left Field Sports.
Phone: 0407 426 593
Email: paul@leftfieldsports.com.au
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