The Motorsport Operations Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination and operational delivery of motorsport activities across South Australian Motor Sport Board events and activations.
The role manages complex motorsport operational workstreams including paddock operations, race category coordination, on-track and off-track activities, operational compliance, motorsport infrastructure and stakeholder management to ensure the safe, compliant and successful delivery of major motorsport events.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role works closely with internal teams, sanctioning bodies, teams, officials, suppliers and external stakeholders to coordinate operational readiness, manage event delivery requirements and support seamless race event execution.
Key Outcomes of Role
- Lead the planning and operational delivery of motorsport activities, support categories, paddock operations and on-track and off-track activations across SAMSB events.
- Manage race category and motorsport operational requirements including agreements, licensing, compliance documentation, schedules, entry processes, fee collection and delivery of in-event operational requirements.
- Coordinate motorsport operational logistics including bump-in and bump-out activities, paddock layouts, grid operations, vehicle movements, podium presentations, scrutineering and competitor servicing requirements.
- Manage relationships with motorsport governing bodies, sanctioning authorities, teams, suppliers, officials, contractors and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and successful event delivery.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant motorsport regulations, safety requirements, operational procedures and event protocols, including incident coordination and escalation where required.
- Manage motorsport operational suppliers and contractors including quotations, procurement processes, contract administration, invoicing and monitoring expenditure against allocated operational budgets.
- Coordinate the maintenance, readiness and operational requirements of motorsport infrastructure, facilities and technical equipment including pits, marshalling systems, operational assets and associated event infrastructure.
- Lead operational support during event delivery including issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, operational decision-making and management of competing priorities within a high-pressure event environment.