National Events Manager (Victoria)

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic National Events Manager to lead and support our events operations at a national level. Reporting to the General Manager – Events, this is a key leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end management of our events business unit. You will lead teams, manage operations and build strong client relationships to ensure the successful delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality traffic management services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering major events while driving performance, growth and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Culture
- Lead and develop operational and field teams to meet safety and performance targets
- Drive compliance with Life Saving Rules and company policies
- Set and monitor KPIs, addressing performance gaps
- Promote collaboration across operations, safety and commercial teams Event Operations & Project Management
- Deliver traffic management for major events from planning to execution
- Coordinate schedules, staffing and resource allocation
- Manage budgets, forecasting and cost control Field Operations & Compliance
- Ensure adequate resourcing of labour, fleet, equipment and traffic plans
- Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments
- Ensure compliance with permits, approvals and regulations Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company procedures
- Manage incidents, investigations and corrective actions
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required
- Identify hazards and implement risk controls
- Enforce safety controls in live traffic environments Client & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Act as key contact for event delivery and issue resolution
- Support business development and growth opportunities About You
- Proven experience in operations, events or traffic management (5+ years)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams
- Experience managing projects, budgets and client relationships
- Sound understanding of safety and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant systems
- Experience in traffic control, civil, infrastructure or major events is highly regarded
- Relevant qualifications in business or traffic management is highly regarded
- Company branded uniform provided
- Ongoing training opportunities
- A commitment to safety in all we do
- an industry leader
- Fun and engaging safety and wellbeing initiatives for everyone to be involved in
- Birthday and anniversary reward and recognition
- Active contributor to the SARAH Group, National Road Safety Week & SHAKA Project
- Weekly pay cycle Why Join Us?
- Work on high-profile, large-scale events
- Be part of a safety-driven and supportive culture
- Opportunity to lead nationally and make a real impact
- Growth opportunities within a well-established organisation #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q6nqg