Theatre Support

**Remuneration**:$43.68 Hourly Rate
**Locations**:Wyndham Cultural Centre, Encore Events Centre & Wyndham City Civic Centre (This role is required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality)

**About the role**
As a member of the Cultural Venues team, this position requires you to provide outstanding customer service including front of house services to patrons attending theatre events and programs across Council’s Cultural Venues.

The Theatre Support position works closely with other Theatre Support staff, the Theatre Officer and Box Office Supervisor to ensure we provide a positive experience for every patron from when they walk into the venue until they leave.

**What your day will look like**
- Greet and welcome patrons upon arrival, providing assistance as needed
- Process ticket sales and transactions using EFTPOS
- Scan tickets and facilitate smooth entry into the venue
- Service food and beverages in accordance with venue policies and health regulations
- Ensure compliance with responsible service of alcohol requirements where applicable
- Assist with general venue setup and pack down before and after events
- Response promptly and professionally to patron enquiries and concerns
- Maintain a clean and organised front-of-house area

**What you will bring**
- Strong Customer Service skills with a friendly and professional demeanour
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Proven experience in a fast-paced Customer Service role
- Previous experience in an Arts Venue or Hospitality environment (highly desirable)
- Proven experience in POS systems (EFTPOS, Lightspeed preferred) and reconciliation of sales
- Ability to take initiative and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse patrons
- Proven experience with ticket scanning systems to ensure smooth and efficient entry for patrons
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (required)
- Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Working with Children’s Check (desirable)

**Work Environment & Conditions**:

- The role involves standing for extended periods and light to moderate lifting
- Work is conducted in a dynamic theatre environment with varying shift times
- The position requires adherence to workplace safety and customer service protocols

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 27 April, 2025.**

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Lily Phung, Box Office Supervisor** on **8353 4056.**

**Child Safe Organisation**
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.