Operations Manager Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Council’s Sport and Community Venues Branch, deliver and develop a diverse range of quality community facilities, optimising service outcomes and contributing to the social cohesion, economic viability and health and wellbeing of the Sunshine Coast community.

The Operations Manager of the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex will work within the Sunshine Coast Stadium and Sports Venues Management Team to manage the operations of the regions premier multi-sport complex. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and activation of the Maroochydore Multi Sport Complex
• Liaise with user groups, maintain venue schedules, and attract events
• Manage buildings, plant and asset maintenance schedules
• Provide advice and assist with the formulation of the venues policies and strategic direction for events and operations
• Assist with planning and event day delivery across the Council Major Sport Venues.

The role is currently based at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex but will have the need to attend Sunshine Coast Stadium on a weekly basis.

About you

As someone with Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, or Sport and Recreation, and/or with substantial demonstrated experience, you will have proven involvement with working in the area of community sport and tenure oversight, with exposure to elite teams.

Our best candidate will have highly developed relationship management and consultation experience with the ability to resolve issues and achieve objectives.

A strong business acumen is essential including the ability to prepare professional communications such as reports, presentations, projects, and policy documents.

You will be able to liaise professionally and positively with members of the community, staff, Councillors and external consultants, event organisers and suppliers, to ensure timely delivery of projects, programs and services.

As a requirement of this role, you must have a current “C” Driver’s Licence, First aid certificate and a Positive Notice for Child Related Employment (Blue Card).

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Salary Packaging
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply for this job’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2022-2026.

For specific enquiries contact Simon Ball during business hours on 07 5437 7666.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.