General Manager, Venues and Commercialisation

Role overview

This is a senior executive opportunity to steer Queensland Government venues and precincts, improving how they can be used by more people and broadening access to healthy lifestyle activities across the state. The position also focuses on strengthening commercial outcomes, supporting growth, and improving long-term sustainability.

The role sits within the Sport and Racing portfolio and reports to the Deputy Director-General, Sport and Racing. It is part of both the Sport and Racing Leadership Team and the department’s Senior Leadership Team.

Key accountabilities

• Direct the statewide operations of sport and recreation venues and precincts.
• Oversee risk management across venues and precincts.
• Lead child safeguarding practices and related controls.
• Ensure services and programs delivered at venues are safe, high quality, and fit for purpose.
• Advance the commercial use of assets managed by the department.
• Provide leadership for purpose-built sport and active recreation facilities, venues, and precincts.
• Align programs and services with government priorities and community expectations.
• Advise and support the Deputy Director-General at a high level, including representing the department at state and national forums.
• Identify and build new revenue opportunities, partnerships, and commercial arrangements.
• Balance service quality, safety, business growth, and development opportunities.
• Implement child safeguarding strategies in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
• Manage venue and precinct operations within budget and in accordance with governance, accountability, and administrative standards.
• Help foster a workplace culture grounded in the department’s values and behaviours, with an emphasis on safety, health, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Travel and work conditions

This position involves travel, including overnight trips. Some travel may be to remote communities.

Selection criteria and credential notes

A current driver licence is mandatory for this position. A Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is also required.

There are no formal mandatory qualifications for the role, although relevant qualifications and professional memberships will be viewed favourably. Prior executive leadership experience in complex government environments and/or venue operations, particularly where commercialisation is involved, will be highly regarded.

Application requirements

Applicants must submit a current résumé, a short written response of 1–2 pages addressing “What we are looking for” and explaining why they are the best fit for the role, and evidence that they satisfy the eligibility requirements listed above.

Application process and additional information

Applications must be submitted through the Smart Jobs and Careers website and will be redirected to the Luminary website for lodgement. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Ellie Ryan at Luminary on 0422584231 or elena.ryan@luminarypartners.com.au.

Applications will remain active for 12 months.

Occupational group

Executive