• Join Australia’s Best Regional Stadium* and enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities.
• Be part of a team who is ambitious to inspire moments of happiness and joy through sport, entertainment, and community activities.
• Annual salary: $130,000 plus superannuation.

The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) manages GMHBA Stadium, a multi-purpose venue that hosts over 45 events each year, with over 300,000 visiting the stadium annually. The stadium is an icon of Geelong, the home of the Geelong Football Club and hosts an array of events. These have recently included Big Bash Cricket, International Cricket and Soccer, A-League Soccer, NRL, local football finals, community events such as the Festival of Sport and entertainment events such as international concerts and motorsport.  Our mission is to inspire moments of connection and joy through sport, entertainment and community activities and we are striving for our vision of being world class in everything we do. GMHBA Stadium was recently voted Australia’s Best Regional Stadium, and its recent major redevelopment now incorporates the Geelong Sports Museum and the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre.  

We have an exciting full-time and continuous job opportunity for a Senior Manager - Security and Emergency Management. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with core and event security operations (via our security service providers), as well as managing emergency preparedness and response across the Stadium. Your duties will include overseeing emergency management in both event and non-event modes, providing expert advice to the Executive leadership team, and ensuring the Trust is well-prepared to handle potential threats and emergencies. You will also serve as the Venue Commander and Chief Warden, participate in the Emergency Planning Committee, and consult with an independent security and emergency management consultants for best practice guidance. 

The ideal candidate will possess appropriate tertiary qualifications in emergency or security management, or have relevant experience in a similar role. You should have a proven track record in developing, managing, and maintaining a robust security and emergency management framework for places of large gatherings. Additionally, you must be willing and able to work outside standard business hours, including weekends, day, and night shifts. 

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for security and emergency management, we would love to hear from you! For more detailed information about the role and how to apply please visit: kardiniapark.vic.gov.au/about-the-trust/careers 

Pre-Employment Screening Statement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. This includes but is not limited to national police check and working with children check. Kardinia Park Stadium Trust may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply. 

Child Safe Statement

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children within our venue. We create and maintain a child-safe environment. The welfare of children is a top priority, and we have zero tolerance for child abuse. 

*According to austadiums.com