Venue Assistant

**Job Number**:
499956

**The details**:

- Casual
- $39.62 per hour (including casual loading) QLD Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 2 of EBA5 + super (12%)
- Location: Morayfield

**About our opportunity**

Our Morayfield Sport & Event Centre (MSEC) team are currently on the search for casual Venue Assistants.

MSEC is a dynamic and busy multi-purpose venue, comprising of five indoor timber sprung courts, a large indoor event space, meeting rooms and an onsite cafe that can be hired to facilitate and cater events and activities for over 3000 people, 7 days a week.

Our venue team are on the frontline delivering outstanding customer service to staff, clients, patrons and contractors. This position will focus on hospitality and event services, undertaking several duties within the venue including (but not limited to):

- Assisting with cafe operations including use of point-of-sale systems, food and beverage preparation and delivery in accordance with food and liquor license regulations.
- Assisting with the setup and breakdown of daily operations and events, including seating arrangements, sporting equipment and maintaining venue cleanliness.
- Supporting the team to ensure seamless event experience, including managing ticket sales and entry, traffic control and ushering patrons.

**About you**

We're looking to grow our team with experienced hospitality or event all-rounders that are eager to contribute to a positive work environment and deliver exceptional customer service.

Along with your passion for making coffee and event preparation, you will also have exceptional time management skills and proficiency in managing priorities.

It is important that you are physically fit and comfortable undertaking physically demanding duties and can proactively work autonomously and within a team.

Successful applicants must have demonstrated experience in providing:

- excellent barista and food preparation
- front of house and back of house café operations
- cash handling and utilising Point of Sale (POS)
- duties that require frequent and correct manual handling (lifting, moving, pushing, pulling)
- responsible service of alcohol and food safety

To be eligible for an immediate start at the venue, you will also hold a current Working with Children Blue Card. The following certifications will also need to be obtained within 3 months if not held:

- current Qld RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
- current First Aid & CPR

**Position Description**

**Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

**Applications close: Sunday, 1 September 2024 at 11:55pm**

**Advertised**:
21 Aug 2024

**Applications close**:
01 Sep 2024 23:55