INTERNAL ONLY - EVENT OPERATION TEAM LEADER

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services 

Branch: Transport Operations  

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 + Superannuation  

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time  

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Business 

Public Transport Services brings together Commercial and Contract Services, Engineering and Asset Management, Strategy and Network Services, and Transport Operations. From buses and ferries to CityCats, Metro, and e-mobility options such as e-bikes and e-scooters, these branches collectively keep Brisbane moving by managing a diverse transport network. 

Our culture of ‘positive, professional and performance-driven’ sets the benchmark for how we work, as we examine our customers’ needs and expectations, enabling us to align our performance goals and metrics to ensure a high standard of service delivery. 

The Role 

In role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering transport services for major Brisbane events and charters. 

You will work closely with operational depots, clients, subcontractors and external partners to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations and business objectives. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the planning and delivery of transport services for major sporting, cultural, charter and special events, ensuring safe, reliable and customer-focused outcomes 
• build and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders including Stadiums Queensland, venue operators, TransLink, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Rail 
• monitor operational performance, budgets and financial outcomes, providing accurate reporting and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and commercial performance 
• manage subcontractors and service partners to ensure compliance with contractual, safety and service requirements while delivering value for money 
• drive operational excellence by proactively resolving issues, leading safety and risk management practices, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and service reliability 

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop teams in fast-paced operational environments 
• proven experience planning and delivering complex transport, logistics or event operations while meeting safety, service and operational requirements 
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes and collaborate effectively across diverse groups 
• experience driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, service quality and customer outcomes 
• sound knowledge of safety management systems, risk management and compliance requirements, with a strong commitment to maintaining safe and reliable operations. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Lillian Moriarty on 07 3178 7205.  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Saturday 12 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council. 

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