AusCycling    

More than a sport.

Our ambition is to be a global leader in cycling, respected for our positive impact on and off the bike. We are here to ensure that current and future generations experience both the simple joy of riding a bike, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

AusCycling is the nation’s peak riding and cycling body, representing more than 5 million Australians who ride bikes. Formed in 2020 from 19 state, territory, and national bodies, AusCycling is responsible for programs, projects and initiatives that encompass BMX, Track, Mountain Bike, Road, Para and recreational.

We help school kids learn to ride, we stage more than 500 events each year, we nurture clubs and create pathways, and we are responsible for the training, welfare, and performance of Australia’s Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Tour athletes.

AusCycling is committed to diversity and inclusion, to integrity and clean sport, to building communities and to achieving excellence in the right way.

Team Purpose             

Our Clubs and Community Enhancement Pillar is responsible for building, supporting, and enhancing the capabilities of both the Club Network and associated community organisations. The team also drives high quality experiences for sport participants, administrators, coaches, and officials with the aim of creating a world-class, sustainable national sporting system.

Position Purpose       

The Events Lead - Victoria is responsible for the development, management, and execution of high-quality, memorable events across AusCycling’s event calendar.

This role includes overseeing the planning, delivery, and coordination of both Victorian and National AusCycling events.

The role also provides operational support to Tasmania Road, CX and Track events aligned to operational priorities and capacity requirements.

The primary objectives are to ensure the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and member experience at all events. Working closely with the Victorian Operations team, the Events Lead, will drive the achievement of objectives for events in Victoria.

Responsibilities         

The following responsibilities outline the core expectations of the role but are not an exhaustive list of all requirements.

• Event Sanctioning Coordination: Oversee the coordination and administration of event sanctioning, including alignment of state/territory and national race calendars.
• Onsite Event Leadership: Attend events as necessary, providing leadership to the event management team to ensure smooth execution.
• Policy Adherence: Uphold, adhere to, and advocate for AusCycling policies and operating procedures.
• Event Concept Development: Develop and present event concepts and proposals for State Operational review and consideration.
• Strategic Event Planning: Lead and implement strategic event management plans, activities, and strategies to meet the needs of participants at both local and national levels.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key event partners, including clubs, private organisers, local government, suppliers, and contractors.
• Technology Integration: Stay current with technology advancements to effectively manage all aspects of events, including registration, results tracking, and post-event evaluations.
• Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the management of event budgets, resource allocation, and delegation of tasks.
• Event Standards Enforcement: Set and maintain AusCycling standards for events delivered by external partners.
• Support administration of Road, CX and Track events in Tasmania.
• Support triage of event related enquiries for Tasmania when the State Operations Manager – Vic & Tas is unavailable.