Are you passionate about events, hospitality, and delivering exceptional experiences? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? Sandringham Football Club is seeking a motivated and professional Venue and Event Manager to lead operations at Sandy by the Bay.

Reporting to the CEO, the Venue and Event Manager will be responsible for all functions at Sandy by the Bay and the smooth running of the venue including monthly budgets, cashflow, marketing, business development and service delivery.

You will provide oversight of bar and function staff in consultation with our catering team to ensure that customer experience is always the main priority.

You will also have the opportunity to create match day events and various other events for the Sandringham Football Club including Best and Fairest Nights, Season Launches and Coterie and Sponsor Lunches.

If you're a confident, organised and hands-on operator who can think strategically while getting stuck in when needed – we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

Manage all venue bookings, event planning and day-to-day operations at Sandy by the Bay

Manage Sandringham Football Club events

Deliver exceptional front-of-house service across events, conferences and functions

Coordinate set-ups and ensure event delivery runs to plan

Recruit, train, and manage a team of casual staff

Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and caterers to maintain high standards and seamless experiences

Manage budgets, cash flow, stock ordering, and event profitability

Drive marketing and business development initiatives to grow venue usage

Manage marketing, sales and social media for the venue

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

Proven experience in a similar event or venue management role

A customer-first mindset with strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems on the fly

Experience with staff rostering, team leadership and supplier coordination

Strong administrative skills and knowledge of office-based software

Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures

A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys working autonomously

A proactive approach to sales and a flair for growing business

An understanding of Deputy for rostering

Experience using Square and Xero

This role requires flexibility, including availability on evenings and weekends for events.

Looking for someone to start immediately.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a covering letter. Please note that only candidates being invited for interview will be contacted.