Centre Support Officer

Overview

Casual role with shifts available during business hours, after-hours and weekends. $44.27 an hour (including casual loading) + super. Locations in Reservoir, Preston and Bundoora, all close to public transport. A varied role assisting with events, venue management, and administration across a range of council centres and halls. Flexible schedule and varied tasks.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and connected community and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

About the Role

Working within the Community Hubs and Civic Services teams, Centre Support Officers assist with the day-to-day management of council centres. This role is a mix of desk-based administration work and hands-on venue support including set-up and pack down, as well as ad-hoc tasks related to venues and events.

- Deliver customer service for hirers of halls and rooms via phone, email, and face-to-face
- Assist with safety management, and report venue maintenance issues
- Set-up tables, chairs and equipment for bookings, and also clean and pack down in some cases
- Help with events and community programs delivered by City of Darebin
- Assist with Audio-Visual systems

Skills & Experience

- Customer service
- General office and administration tasks including computer literacy and Microsoft Office competency
- Food handling and presentation
- Venue management
- Wide range of availability including after hours and weekends
- Working With Children’s Check or ability to obtain one

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Ella Salome, Acting Team Leader Community Hubs on 03 8470 8110 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 23rd October, 2025 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

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Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

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