Event Staff

5 days ago

Muswellbrook, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time

**About the position**

The role involves aiding in setting up various venues for a variety of events, such as festivals, concerts, family fun days, and trade shows. Duties may encompass managing kiosks or merchandise stands, ushering guests, ticket checking, and assisting with general event setup. Additionally, there may be tasks related to setting up stage, lighting, and sound equipment. Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout an event is a key aspect of the role.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of event spaces, including arranging furniture, setting up equipment, and ensuring the venue is presentable before and after events
- Greet guests, provide directions, and assist with any inquiries or special requests to ensure a positive experience for all attendees
- Support the registration process by checking in guests, distributing tickets and managing attendee lists accurately
- Assist in coordinating logistics such as parking, transportation, and signage to facilitate smooth event operations
- Patrol event areas to monitor guest behavior, ensure compliance with venue rules, and address any safety or security concerns promptly
- Provide basic hospitality services such as serving refreshments, replenishing supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in event areas

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**About you**
- School Certificate or equivalent required
- Experience in prior customer service preferred, but not essential
- Must be able to stay calm in stressful, fast-paced situations
- Experience dealing effectively with conflict

**What we offer**
- Casual position with an hourly rate from $35.7246 to $36.8707 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience), plus 11.5% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Stephen Wright, Tourism and Events Coordinator on (02) 6549 3795.
- **Applications close on 09 June 2025 at 11:59pm**.**

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