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Venue Operations and Facilities Manager page is loaded## Venue Operations and Facilities Managerlocations: North Adelaide, South Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 15, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100159**Working for SACA means that you become a part of Australias proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally. Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences. This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.****About the role**SACA is looking for an experienced Venue Operations and Facilities Manager who will be responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality operation, maintenance and presentation of Karen Rolton Pavilion (and immediate surrounds), SACAs offsite Thebarton Warehouse and the Adelaide Oval Favell Dansie Indoor Centre. This role ensures venues are fit for purpose for elite, premier community cricket as well as other sporting and external hire use, while delivering excellent experiences for players, staff and patrons aligned with the SACAs strategic goals.**Key responsibilities:*** Lead day-to-day operations at Karen Rolton Pavilion and the offsite Thebarton Warehouse to ensure safe, compliant and efficient facility use* Develop and maintain operations documentation (manuals/procedures) and ensure all accreditation, licensing and governing body standards are met* Coordinate operational readiness and venue management for cricket fixtures and other hires, including liaison with the City of Adelaide on lease/licensing requirements* Manage building operations for Karen Rolton Oval pavilion and Thebarton Warehouse (access control, CCTV, scoreboards, PA, light towers)* Oversee asset management, lifecycle and renewal planning, capex planning and coordination of minor works* Ensure compliance with statutory/safety/environmental requirements and manage utilities and essential services (waste. cleaning, security)* Provide proactive venue operations leadership, communicating clearly with internal teams and external vendors/suppliers* Provide Venue Management for Domestic and International Cricket Fixtures and attend event, security and medical briefings* Recruit, train, roster and manage casual venue staff needs for after hours use of Karen Rolton Pavilion and Adelaide Oval Favell Dansie Indoor Centre* Build strong internal/external stakeholder relationships to support cricket fixtures and venue users* Lead continuous improvement in venue presentation and customer experience* Manage operational and facilities budgets, tracking spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities* Procure and oversee supplier/service venue and facility contracts in line with Delegations and Procurement Policy* Champion WH&S culture and ensure compliance with WH&S legislation and contribute to SACA WH&S Committee**Would also be great if you have...*** Relevant qualifications and/or at least 5 years experience in venue operations, facility management, or building operations* Demonstrated experience in venue operations and facility management* Demonstrated ability to review, develop and manage venue and facility procurement and contract documentation* Clear confident communicator with a proactive mindset* Strong understanding of WH&S, risk management and regulatory compliance* Highly developed planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills* Customer experience focused and solutions-oriented* Calm under pressure with sound judgement* Proven track record in developing and maintaining collaborative, constructive and credible relationships with a wide cross-section of stakeholders (internal and external)* Experience in managing contractors and proactive and reactive maintenance programs* Experience in managing venue vendors, suppliers and contracts and contractor performance* You will also hold a valid Drivers Licence with travel required between work sites as well as a working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one**About SACA**The SACA is one of the nations premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australias favorite sport a sport for all Australians. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Mens and Womens Teams and Adelaide Strikers womens and mens teams.SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows permanent staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.* **SACA Membership Tickets** Staff will receive two SACA Members Tickets to allow them entry into all International and Domestic games in South Australia.* **Flexible Working** RnR Leave ensures staff recharge with a fifth week of annual leave.* **Discounts with Partners** Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, Oval Hotel, New Balance, SACAs wine partner the list continues!* **Wellbeing and Social Club Programs** Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.* **Reward and Development** SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.If you are ready to join SACA in our vision to inspire and unite the South Australian community through cricket and are aligned with our values of accountability, team first and world class, we want to hear from you!**Applications close** Friday 15th May*At SACA we are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. *We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples***.* *We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class.**If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you''ll enjoy your career with us!*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we''ll get in touch if there''s a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr