Events Manager - National and International Badminton Competitions

About the role

Badminton Australia is seeking an organised, collaborative Events Manager to lead a varied portfolio of national and international badminton competitions. Based at Sports House / MSAC in Albert Park, Melbourne, the full-time role (averaging 38 hours per week) creates experiences for players, officials, volunteers, partners and fans, and contributes to the organisation's strategic plan launched in 2025 and preparations for the BWF World Senior Championships 2027. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of the allocated event portfolio, including national championships (open, junior, para badminton and school) and the Australian International Challenge and Para Badminton International
• Support the CEO and appointed Event Director with delivery of the Australian Badminton Open
• Coordinate venues, suppliers and volunteers, and manage budgets, schedules and risk
• Deliver safe, inclusive, well-organised and financially responsible events
• Provide event expertise and agreed operational support alongside the separately appointed event leadership and delivery team for the 2027 Championships

Required profile

• Demonstrated sporting event delivery experience
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, schedules and competing deadlines
• Ability to coordinate teams, volunteers, contractors and delivery partners
• Qualification in sport management, event management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• International competition experience, badminton knowledge and familiarity with tournament systems and event funding are highly regarded
• Legal right to work in Australia; Working with Children, police and reference checks required

The role requires travel, evening and weekend work and hands-on event setup and pack-down. Applications close by 5pm AEDT on Friday 20 November 2026, and screening starts immediately.