About the role:
We are on the hunt for a professional Part Time Duty Manager (20 hours per week) to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) venues, specifically at the State Netball Hockey Centre (SNHC) in Parkville.
As a Duty Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the team that is responsible in overseeing operational safety and emergency management during opening hours. You’ll ensure the wellbeing of patrons, staff, spectators, officials, athletes, contractors, and visitors alike.
As the key point of escalation for incidents, issues and emergencies. You’ll work closely with venue management to swiftly respond to and resolve any unplanned events. The State Netball Hockey Centre hosts a wide range of events across the calendar year, predominately hosted on weekends, and while the Duty Manager team works on a rotating roster. Please note weekend availability is required.
As a Duty Manager your primary responsibilities will include:
Ensure safety and security of staff, patrons, and facilities
Act as Chief Warden and respond to emergencies, including first aid
Lead, guide, and support staff, contractors, and event hirers
Monitor venue activities via CCTV and access systems
Conduct inspections, audits, and risk reporting/mitigation
Manage incidents, troubleshoot onsite issues, and enforce safe practices
Oversee contractor inductions and emergency evacuation drills
Support major events, including crowd and stakeholder management
Assist with budgets and operational project delivery
Work on a rotating roster (morning, mid, evening shifts)
Required skills and Qualifications:
Experience managing staff, contractors, and stakeholders in a sporting venue environment
Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory role in large facilities
Experience in WH&S policies, risk, and emergency management
Understanding of quality standards in venue presentation and operations
Evidence of strong stakeholder relationship management and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of the Sport and Recreation industry
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to control risk at events and enforce crowd control practices
Maintain required qualifications and participate in training sessions
Current Pool Lifeguard and First Aid certificates including CPR and Advanced Resuscitation, First Aid management of Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Current Working with Children Check, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Australian driver’s licence, Aquatic Technical Operator (willing to obtain)
Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply if you believe you’d be a great fit – we’d love to discuss how your skills and experience could add value.
Why is this a great place to work?
You will love working at the State Sports Centres and the State Netball Hockey Centre. Here’s just a few reasons why:
Great staff benefits including free parking, gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums
Family and friends’ discounts on gym membership
Discounted access to holiday programs and creche for dependents
You will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world class events, as well as community sport and recreation
You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
We have a fantastic team who are friendly, professional, and genuinely great to work with
Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best
How to apply:
Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abigail Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358.
SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.