The Events & Competition Manager is responsible for developing, improving and implementing BA events, creating outstanding customer and BA stakeholder experiences. The successful candidate will ensure best practice policies and procedures are used in event development, activation and review and all integrity requirements are met.

This position works closely with the General Manager - Bowls Operations and the Licensing and Commercial Manager to fulfil the contractual needs or add value to BA Sponsors and Partners. The Events & Competition Manager will be required to deputise for the General Manager - Bowls Operations as required.

Bowls Australia's head office is based in Melbourne but we are accepting applications from any location throughout Australia for this role.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and deliver the Bowls Premier League, the Australian Open, the Nationals and the Australian Indoor National Championship events each year.
• Lead the organisation, delivery and implementation of the BA Awards Night and Hall of Fame.
• Support the delivery of other identified BA or International events.
• Ensuring all National Integrity Framework requirements are met for all events.
• Coordination and training of event volunteers.
• Management of BA National Rankings and Events calendar.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours required 

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing or Business.
• Broad experience in Event and Competition management with proven ability to plan, manage and deliver events from concept to implementation.
• Knowledge and experience of Bowls preferred.
• High level stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Line management experience, including performance reviews, and staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, strong level of leadership skills required.
• Budget management skills.
• Experience in adhering to established procurement procedures.
• Ability to speak publicly and confidently.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• High-level communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills, prioritising tasks to meet daily and weekly programmed activity targets or longer term organisational objectives.
• Ability to deal calmly and consistently with demanding responsibilities and conflicting priorities from a range of customers and staff utilising standard negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to be self-directed and be able to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Current drivers licence.
• Working With Children Check or similar certification.

Major Interactions:

You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including BA management and staff, State and Territory Authorities, sponsors and partners and venue/hospitality staff.

Unique Criteria:

This role offers unique challenges and opportunities, including:

• Travel for events and competition days.
• Extended working days during events and competition.