Venue Manager

Central Lawn Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia

About EVT

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day. Moonlight Cinema, a part of EVT, is a beloved summer tradition – bringing the magic of movies under the stars to iconic parklands and botanic gardens in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth. Surrounded by unforgettable outdoor backdrops, we create special moments for connection. Join our team and help deliver one of Australia’s most memorable open-air cinema experiences.

Are you passionate about events and creating memorable experiences that escape the ordinary?

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema is searching for a Venue Manager to lead operations for Moonlight Cinema Melbourne, located in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Moonlight Cinema is a summer tradition that combines the magic of film with the buzz of a festival atmosphere. For our guests, it’s more than just movies – it’s a chance to relax under the stars with friends and family. We pride ourselves on respectfully activating green spaces and working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including internal suppliers, sponsors, and our valued Botanic Gardens partners.

This role is ideal for an experienced team leader with a passion for events and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

About the role

- Manage daily operations, including site set-up and pack-down
- Coordinate season bump-in and bump-out, including production scheduling
- Lead a team of ~60 onsite crew, working closely with the Assistant Venue Manager and Production Manager
- Recruit, train, and develop staff
- Manage food & beverage operations (ordering, invoice processing, and stock control)
- Oversee sponsorship activations and ensure contractual deliverables are delivered to a high standard
- Prepare rosters and manage payroll
- AV operations, including screen and audio set-up and content management
- Implement management plans and ensure WHS compliance
- Work primarily afternoon–evening shifts (with the exception of shifts allocated for administration)

This role is a Fixed-Term, Full Time Contract which will run from 14 October 2025 - 17 April 2026

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role
- Previous experience in food and beverage and customer service
- Cinema management or event management experience (advantageous)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Initiative, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processed and operational requirements
- Experience leading and motivating a casual workforce
- Strong stakeholder management skills and time management skills
- A collaborative approach with a can-do attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Required: Current RSA and valid driver's license

At EVT, we want our people to experience our brands and become true advocates from day one. That’s why our 'Elevate Perks' program offers:

- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you If you are ready to join a fun and fast paced team, please submit your CV and a short Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please ensure you have your application in by Saturday 13 September to be considered for this opportunity.

Central Lawn Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3141, Australia

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