Who are we:

Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) manages and operates Red Energy Arena, Borough Club, St Arnaud Sporting Club and Swan Hill Indoor Sports and Recreation Centre. As an organisation, we pride ourselves on being a leading sports and entertainment centre, delivering community focused hubs through various sport codes, entertainment events, business functions and family moments supported with delicious cuisines and refreshing beverages.

The Bendigo Stadium (Red Energy Arena) is the home of the Bendigo Braves (Senior and Junior elite Basketball teams), the Bendigo Spirit (Women’s National Basketball League team), the Bendigo Strikers (State Netball League) and the Phantoms Volleyball Club (State Volleyball League).

Our Stadium provides a state-of-the-art facility, including a 4000 seat show court arena, ten (10) basketball courts, licensed bistro and café bar, and premier function spaces for all events. The venue hosts 15,000 patrons per week.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly organised and driven Sport Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of sport operations at Bendigo Stadium.

Reporting to the Head of Sports, this role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of domestic competitions, programs, and key operational functions including officiating, rostering, and NBL1 requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role that plays a critical part in translating strategy into action, ensuring competitions run smoothly, systems are optimised, and participants, officials, and stakeholders have a consistently high-quality experience.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will lead the operational engine room of our sports team by:

Overseeing and (or leading the coordination of) delivering domestic basketball competitions
Overseeing scheduling, fixturing, and game-day operations
Managing referee, official, and supervisor rostering and development
Coordinating the operational delivery of Junior Braves programs
Leading NBL1 operational requirements, including logistics and compliance
Driving continuous improvement across competition delivery and systems
Maintaining and optimising sport management systems and data integrity
Supporting financial processes including revenue tracking and reconciliation
Acting as a key point of contact for clubs, officials, and stakeholders
Leading and developing a team of coordinators, administrators, and supervisors
Embedding a strong “One Team” culture through collaboration and clear communication

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a capable and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and has a passion for sport and community participation.

You will bring:

Experience in sport operations, competition management, or similar environments
Strong skills in scheduling, rostering, and operational coordination
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
Experience leading or coordinating teams, including casual or volunteer workforces
High attention to detail and strong administrative capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to respond in real time
Formal qualification in Sports Administration or related business degree

Desirable:

Experience in basketball or similar sporting environments
Familiarity with sport management or rostering systems
Exposure to financial administration and reporting

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Play a key leadership role in delivering sport to the Bendigo community
Be at the centre of dynamic, fast-paced competition environments
Work with a passionate and committed team in a collaborative “One Team” culture
Opportunity to drive improvements and shape how competitions are delivered
Make a real impact on participation, experience, and community connection

Bendigo Stadium Limited

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