Manager Major & Special Events (Parramatta)

Responsibilities This role is about bringing some of NSW’s most exciting large‑scale events to life in the parks of Greater Sydney Parklands. You will identify, secure and facilitate major commercial and community events – from market‑leading music festivals to large, diverse community celebrations – helping grow and expand the parklands’ major events program while achieving revenue and strategic objectives. You will work closely with event organisers, promoters and internal teams to plan and deliver complex outdoor events end‑to‑end, including negotiating licences, overseeing operational delivery, managing risk, crowds and logistics, and anticipating issues before they arise. It is a quick‑paced, high‑profile role requiring strong judgement, confidence working at scale, and the ability to balance commercial outcomes with exceptional visitor and community experiences. Essential Qualifications
- Extensive experience managing major outdoor events in public or large‑scale venues, including festivals, concerts or large community events
- Strong capability engaging with event organisers, promoters and partners, building trusted relationships and positioning venues to attract high‑profile events
- Proven experience leading complex event operations, including crowd management, traffic and transport, security, overlays and emergency planning
- Experience leading and overseeing strategic event‑related projects
- The ability to think strategically and proactively, identifying risks, constraints and opportunities early and solving problems before they escalare
- Experience managing people, including leading event teams, setting priorities, and supporting staff performance in high‑pressure environments
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across internal teams, government partners, community groups and commercial clients
- A results‑driven, adaptable approach, comfortable managing multiple events concurrently and working outside standard hours when required Essential Requirements
- Ability to work and/or be contactable outside of normal work hours, during holiday periods and on weekends
- Hold a valid Drivers License Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment. Additional Information Please note that we encourage and support applications from people with disability. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact the Talent Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7gno