Event Infrastructure Coordinator - Melbourne, Australia - Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest sport's governing bodies, entertainment and sports rights-holder, and media production houses in Asia-Pacific.

We are made of passionate and talented people who reimagine each year how we can be better and deliver a more unique and premium experience for player, fans and broadcasters.

We are now looking for a talented Event Infrastructure Coordinator to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.

In this role, you will contribute to the overall delivery of the host broadcast in the form of temporary broadcast infrastructure, on-site and general coordination, including acting as a primary contact point for numerous event suppliers, briefing and procuring the hire equipment needed to build the Australian Open ensuring Tennis Australia delivers world class facilities at the AO and other events as relevant.

About the role

Reporting into the _
Manager, Broadcast & Media Operations_

- in this role you will:_

Coordination and delivery of broadcast & media temporary infrastructure e.g., oversee, develop, document and action timelines and project plans for various operational areas, focusing primarily on general set up
Occupational Health & Safety requirements such as coordinating and acting as a contact for safety inspections and general supervision of contractors and suppliers onsite, liaising with the TA Safety and Risk team and ensuring all OH&S policies are always adhered to
Delivery of various operational activities, acting as a liaison with event operations teams, coordinating broadcast & media operational, onsite and some general event arrangements
Distribution and deployment of fitout plans e.g., coordinating the development of suitable designs, overlays and layouts for various onsite broadcast operations facilities including any required building code regulations and broadcast client considerations
Coordinate and lead the Design and Infrastructure team in conjunction with the Broadcast & Media Infrastructure Specialist
Procurement and administrative support including coordination of broadcast & media infrastructure, logistics and operational quotations and ordering, including negotiating with suppliers, obtaining detailed quotations and invoices, data input and cost management

About you

What you will bring to the role:_
Strong knowledge of either construction, event operations or the broadcast industry
Proven experience and skills in event planning and facilitation of temporary event overlay
Strong negotiation, budget coordination and administration skills with high attention to detail
Highly developed computer literacy with experience in the use of databases and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Project, Powerpoint and Outlook)
Valid Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain)
Forklift & EWP license is desirable
You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's in it for you?

Career development with a range of onthejob training opportunities at one of Australia's largest major Events
Tickets to the Australian Open & Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver Arena & Melbourne Arena
Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
Onsite gym & tennis facilities
Flexible working practices & free car parking
Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you A copy of the position description can be found

here.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to childsafety._

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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