Regional Leader

#EnterTheGame - Activate, coming soon to Australia

Regional Leader - Activate Australia

Activate: What We Do

Activate is redefining how the world plays.We’rea technology company that fuses a game, a workout, and a party into one unforgettable experience. We believe play should move people - physically and socially. Behind every room,you’llneed your reflexes, wits, and a team to beat the challenges -it’seasy to start, hard to beat.

As we launch Activate in Australia,we'relooking for a Melbourne based Regional Leader to lead the successful opening of our first store and help shape and accelerate our future expansion journey.

¶ï¸ Press play on this videoto see Activate in action (we promiseit’sworth it). Follow @activategames onTikTok,Instagram, andFacebookto stay locked in.

Position Overview

Enter The Role

Thisisn’ta typicaloperationsrole, becauseActivateisn’ta typical venue.

AsRegional Leader,you’llplay a critical role in launching and growing Activate in Australia.You’llbe the operational leaderin our Australian market, responsible forestablishingthe standards, routines and practices that willsupport our venues as we grow.

Based in Melbourne,you’lllead ourfirst venue while supporting and coaching Store Leadersas we expandand launch new locations across Australia.You’llbuild strong teams, create consistent operationalpracticesand ensure every venue delivers the Activate experience our guests expect.

This is ahandsonleadership role. In theearly stagesof our Australian growth,you’llbe close to the operation, working alongside venueleaders andteams,problemsolvingon the go,buildingrelationshipsand helping shape how Activateoperateslocally.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Launch and Grow Activate Australia

• Lead the launch and growth of Activate Australia, ensuring successful venue openings and sustainable expansion.
• Establish operational standards, processes, and best practices.
  
• Build capability to deliver exceptional customer experiences, team engagement, and compliance.
  
• Drive operational improvements, workforce optimisation, and expansion readiness.
  
• Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including landlords, suppliers, and contractors.
  
  

Lead Exceptional Venue Operations

• Oversee regional operational performance and guest experience.
• Support the Melbourne venue launch and build capability for future growth.
• Partner with and coach Store Leaders to drive performance and uphold standards.
• Use data and insights to improve customer and employee experiences.
• Maintain venue standards across safety, facilities, maintenance, inventory, and presentation.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing Store Leaders and future talent.
• Drive accountability, capability, and performance across multiple venues.
• Support onboarding, development, performance management, and engagement.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Lead training in operations, safety, brand standards, and venue excellence.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure WHS compliance and safety standards across Australian venues.
  
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, hazard management, and safety training.

Connect Australia with the Global Team

• Act as the operational link between Australian venues and North American teams.
• Translate global priorities into effective local execution.
• Share market insights and learnings to drive continuous improvement and growth.
  
  

Perks That Power Our People

• Be part of launching a global entertainment brand in Australia.

• Real ownership from day one, including the venue,teamandcustomerexperience.

• Structured training across Activate technology,operationsandcustomerexperience.

• Support from a global network of Activate leaders.

• Employee discounts and free game play.
• A fun, dynamic and energetic working environment.
• Opportunities to grow with Activate as we expand across Australia.

Sound Like You?

Ifyou’reready to build something from the ground up and help create unforgettable experiences forcustomers,we’dlove to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and tell us aboutateam or operationyou’vehelped build.

Activate Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate energy in all its forms and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds,identitiesand experiences.