Safety and Resilience Coordinator

• Are you looking to kickstart your career in safety and resilience within a world-class stadium?
• Do you want to join a team that unites to deliver unforgettable events?
• Are you passionate about making a real impact on safety and business resilience?

If this sounds like you, keep reading…


The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is responsible for managing the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the largest and most successful stadiums in the world. Hosting over 70 major events and welcoming millions of patrons and visitors each year, the MCG plays a central role in Australia's sports and entertainment industry.


Due to an internal promotion, the Safety and Resilience Coordinator position is now available within the MCC's Safety and Resilience team, which sits within the Venue & Event Services department. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in both safety and business resilience, contributing to the effective implementation of our Health and Safety Management System across MCC-operated sites through day-to-day operations, including event preparation and delivery at the MCG.


Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage safety risks, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Oversee incident and contractor management systems, conducting audits, inspections and investigations to maintain safety standards.
• Assist in emergency management, including preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
• Provide support and training on safety systems and processes, particularly through the Rapid Global platform.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture through hands-on involvement in safety and business resilience initiatives and projects.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Learn and grow: Build your expertise in safety and business resilience as you develop practical, hands-on skills, within a supportive team environment.
• Supportive attitude: Little or no experience? That's okay! We value your willingness to learn and contribute to making our venue the safest and most resilient.
• Launch your career: This entry-level position provides the prefect foundation to gain experience in both safety and business resilience.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• An understanding workplace safety and OH&S legislation (Certificate IV in WHS is desirable).
• Ability to balance competing demands and work effectively within deadlines.
• Flexibility to work on designated event days, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

If you're eager to start or advance your career in safety and resilience at a world-class venue, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter which covers the following 3-points:

• Interest in Safety and Resilience: Explain why you are passionate about pursuing a career in safety and business resilience, and how this role aligns with your personal and professional goals.
• Willingness to Learn and Adapt: Provide an example of a time you demonstrated a strong willingness to learn new skills or adapt to new systems, especially in a fast-paced or dynamic environment.
• Problem-Solving Approach: Share an example of how you identified a potential safety issue or risk and contributed to finding a practical solution, even if it was outside of a formal work setting.

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