EventOps – a fantastic opportunity
Working behind the scenes at some of the most successful and popular events in Australia is a company based here on Phillip Island.
What makes an event great?
It might surprise you to realise that what goes on behind the scenes is as important as what’s on the main stage, centre court, or racing around the track.
A successful event is not just about the spectacle or entertainment. It’s one that runs smoothly and efficiently and working behind the scenes at some of the most successful and popular events in Australia is a company based here on Phillip Island.
Event Operations Group Australia, better known as EventOps provides the nuts and bolts for events both local and international. You’ll find their team hard at work at events ranging from local Cowes markets or the Channel Challenge to working with Tennis Australia, the Grand Prix Corporation or music festivals across the state.
“Generally, we work quietly in the background, so the event owners can be confident with how their event is run,” said Anthony McKechnie, EventOps’ founder and Group Manager.
As Covid restrictions ease, the event industry is swinging back into action, and there’s busy times ahead.
“We have a big line up of events for next year, right across the country,” Anthony said.
That line up includes the delivery of the campgrounds at Mt Panorama for the Bathurst 1000, working with Tennis Australia and Formula One, music festivals, the Oxfam Trailwalker Series and helping coordinate the many different council events.
There’s no such thing as a typical day, with the team working at locations across Australia, from helping operate the local Covid testing sites through to working on an international racing event.
“We work with event owners of all shapes and sizes,” said Anthony.
“We provide back-end support, everything from planning and budgets through to supplying crew on the ground, procurement of equipment and suppliers, and safety management. We make sure the event runs smoothly, so the event organiser and the attendees can really enjoy themselves.”
The company formed in 2004 and Anthony is proud of its impressive work record.
“We’ve never lost a contract. Every event we have started with, if the event is still running then we are still there. That’s a great advertisement for us. If you want to know what we do, I always say, don’t talk to us, talk to our clients.”
After weathering the Covid storm, the EventsOp team is back on track and Anthony is looking for people to join the team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with event industry experience, or for anyone keen to transfer their skills and work in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
“This is a great professional opportunity. You’ll work on world-class events and there will always be plenty of new challenges to keep things interesting. If you’re keen, flexible, have initiative and are interested in learning new things, we’d love to hear from you.”
You can find details of EventOps employment opportunities in the classifieds section of this week’s Advertiser, at Seek.com.au, au.Indeed.com or contact them via the website: eventopsgroup.com.au/join-the-team/
