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Event Operations Manager

Bicycle Network


  • Melbourne Victoria Australia
  • Full Time
8 Aug 2025
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Description

As part of the Event team, your main responsibility is to deliver life-changing major events like Around the Bay, the Great Vic Bike Ride, Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, and more.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Project lead - Around the Bay & Peaks Challenge
  • Own the full life-cycle: budgets, schedules, permits, stakeholder engagement, on-day delivery and post-event reporting.
  • Route operations - all Bicycle Network events
  • Design safe, efficient courses; oversee traffic management planning, contingency plans and on-road resources; oversee live operations during each event.
  • People & stakeholder leadership
  • Guide a multidisciplinary project team and foster productive relationships with councils, emergency services, suppliers, sponsors and volunteers.
  • Performance & improvement
  • Track financials, KPIs and rider-satisfaction metrics; implement lessons learned so every ride is better than the last.

We’ll know it’s working when

  • Events land on time and within budget
  • Partnership and sponsor KPIs are met
  • Rider-satisfaction scores remain high or improve
  • Compliance and documentation milestones are achieved
  • Your team feels motivated, supported and high-performing

About you

  • Solid track record in route or course management for large on-road events, not necessarily cycling only.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
  • Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling and resource management
  • Clear communicator who builds trust with stakeholders, suppliers and the riding community
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused and committed to delivering outstanding participant experiences

Why join Bicycle Network?

  • Shape some of Australia’s most iconic mass-participation bike rides
  • Six weeks’ annual leave plus recovery days when events run on weekends
  • Bike Salary Packaging - redirect up to $5k pre-tax toward a new bike
  • Complimentary Bicycle Network family membership, including Rider Rescue cover
  • Bike-friendly CBD office with excellent end-of-trip facilities
  • Work with a values-driven team dedicated to creating healthier, more active communities

Essential Requirements

  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • Drivers Licence
  • Relevant tertiary degree in Project, Event or Sport Management

Desirable Criteria

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Application Instruction

Interested candidates should contact events@bicyclenetwork.com.au with a cover letter and two-page resume.

Please note that we will be selecting and interviewing great candidates as they become available, and the job may be filled at any time. Make sure to submit your application as soon as possible if you think the job is right for you.

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