Note: Location can be either Adelaide or Melbourne

AusCycling

More than a sport.

Our ambition is to be a global leader in cycling, respected for our positive impact on and off the bike. We are here to ensure that current and future generations experience both the simple joy of riding a bike, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

AusCycling is the nation’s peak riding and cycling body, representing more than 5 million Australians who ride bikes.

Formed in 2020 from 19 state, territory, and national bodies, AusCycling is responsible for programs, projects and initiatives that encompass BMX, Track, Mountain Bike, Road, Para and recreational.

We help school kids learn to ride, we stage more than 500 events each year, we nurture clubs and create pathways, and we are responsible for the training, welfare, and performance of Australia’s Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Tour athletes.

AusCycling is committed to diversity and inclusion, to integrity and clean sport, to building communities and to achieving excellence in the right way.

Team Purpose

Our Clubs and Community Enhancement Pillar is responsible for building, supporting, and enhancing the capabilities of both the Club Network and associated community organisations. The team also drives high quality experiences for sport participants, administrators, coaches, and officials with the aim of creating a world-class, sustainable national sporting system.

Position Purpose

As a member of the AusCycling Events delivery team, the Event Event Operations Lead for the planning and delivery of AusCycling events, in partnership with key stakeholders/clubs and event organisers.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are indicative requirements of the role and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all requirements.

Working under general supervision:

Lead or support the delivery of state level events.

Manage event sanctioning, including coordination of the state / territory race calendar for Off-Road events and throughout Australia.

Support the delivery of the SA and Victoria BMX and MTB State Series events.

Provide and oversee day-to day support for event delivery partners including clubs, private organisers, suppliers and race directors to ensure events are delivered to the highest possible standard.

Ensure standard operating procedures and policies for events are implemented.

Supervise event volunteers as required.

Oversee the appointment of event and state appointed technical officials.

Contribute to the development of the annual events operations plan and budget.

Role model AusCycling organisational values, demonstrating a high standard of behaviour, including respect for, and collaboration with others at all times.

Adhere to, uphold and promote the principles of AusCycling policies and operating procedures.

Other duties as directed to support the overall success of AusCycling, in support of event planning and management as directed from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

Consistently uphold the AusCycling organisational values.

Ability to work independently and lead a a team

Demonstrate a whole of organisation view, and positively represent and promote the interests of AusCycling amongst colleagues, stakeholders and members.

Effectively balance a high work volume of competing events, across a variety of stakeholder interests, to deliver assigned activities on time, and within budget.

Ensure all safety requirements relating to participants, volunteers, spectators, and others in attendance at events are met.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications highly desirable (Event Management or related field), or a commensurate level of event management experience.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally, in a professional and ethical manner.

Experience/knowledge in cycling specific event delivery/coordination is desirable.

Past proven experience working with stakeholders, event workforce, contractors and suppliers in event environments.

Excellent time management, organisation and project management skills, with an ability to manage complex tasks, challenging projects and competing deadlines concurrently.

Proven ability to lead and work as part of a team.

Excellent computer literacy and administrative skills.

Excellent record keeping, documentation, and report writing skills.

Sound understanding and experience implementing work health and safety, and risk management practices.

Knowledge of the sport of cycling, and an understanding of contemporary issues and opportunities for the Australian sports sector.

Trademark Behaviours

Stronger Together

Unity drives our impact. At AusCycling, we support, respect, and listen to each other, valuing every contribution across pillars, disciplines, and roles. Our diversity is our strength, and together, we achieve more.

Win Well

Success is richer when earned with integrity. We pursue our goals with determination, uphold our principles, and prioritize the wellbeing of our athletes and staff. We celebrate with humility, learn from losses, and remain accountable to ourselves and each other.

People First

At AusCycling, we prioritize respect, growth, and wellbeing. We celebrate wins, learn from mistakes, and support the whole person—balancing work, family, and self-care. Our goal is to leave as better professionals and better people.

Be Bold

We embrace the opportunity to shape a new future for cycling in Australia. Brave and innovative, we challenge traditions, take risks, and welcome diverse perspectives. Honouring our past, we forge a bold path toward new ambitions and ways of growing the sport.

Child Safeguarding Statement

AusCycling is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children/Young People that are involved in our sport. Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to Child safety and to establish Child safe culture and practices.

We will keep Children/Young People safe

We promote inclusion, respect and diversity

We create a culturally safe sporting environment

Our staff and volunteers know the behaviour we expect

We minimise the likelihood of appointing or accrediting a person who is unsuitable

Induction and training are part of our commitment

We encourage the involvement of Children/Young People and their parents

Our staff and volunteers understand their responsibility for reporting Child Abuse

We maintain and improve our policies and practices

Mandatory Requirements

Working with Children’s Check clearance from the relevant authority;

Satisfactory Police Check (in the absolute discretion of the Company); and

Satisfactory No Doping Declaration (in the absolute discretion of the Company).

Notes

This role requires the incumbent to hold and maintain a Working with Children Clearance, along with a drivers licence. Due to the timing of AusCycling events, this role also requires flexibility in work hours including being available to work weekends, public holidays and out of hours’ work as necessary (to support events).