Ekka Show Game Attendant

We are currently recruiting game attendants for the Royal EKKA Show 2025 which runs 9th-17th August located at Brisbane Showgrounds.

The shifts vary in hours, and due to the unpredictable nature of the event, **applicants will need to make themselves available to work at all times during the event,** therefore if you are not available during any period, this position will **NOT** be suitable for you.

You MAY finish your shift late at night (between 9-11pm) and/or start as early as 9am, so please be prepared to travel at these times.

**About the role**

Are you friendly, outgoing, hard working and reliable?

You need to be well presented, reliable, highly focused in your attitude to helping customers and able to work in a **very busy**environment. Your level of English and communication skills needs to be at the highest level (must be fluent in English) and have the ability to engage with all types of customers to generate a positive customer experience and outcome.

Joylands has supplied Royal Shows with the prestigious Pirates Revenge, The Joker, Rockin’ Tug ride and Power Surge thrill rides. Also the Jurrasic Coaster & Fantasy Flyer previously. Our rides are capital show multi award winners. We hope to continue providing the Royal Shows with more award winning amusements, our brand NEW never seen before large 12m digital race game - THE BATTLE TOYALE.

**Commentating and What to expect**:

- **Enthusiasm**:Ramp It Up** One of the most important things in commentary is having a passion for what you're doing.
- **Picture-Painting**:Say What You See**The most basic thing is to tell us what you’re seeing. Your tools are your voice and your words...your words will help you stand out so think very carefully about that.
- **Delivery**:Make It Slick** Make sure your voice rises and falls to reflect the excitement of what’s happening in front of you. There are always quiet moments in games, but it’s important to follow the atmosphere using your voice with commentary. volume and energy are all important things to vary in good commentary.

**APPLICANTS MUST HAVE**
- Working With Children's Check (Paid Version)
- Willing to speak on a microphone or willing to learn
- Can endure long hours
- Can handle physically demanding tasks (such as standing on feet 8+hours)
- Flexible to work anytime and at short notice
- Own transport or access to public transport to and from the Showgrounds
- Fluent English, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent time management and quick thinking
- Ability to follow procedures
- Sense of humour
- Overseas applicants will require a working holiday visa (WHV) and an Australian Tax File Number (TFN)

**Duties/responsibilities**
- Customer service and possible money handling or Point of Sale Machines
- Assisting patrons
- Adherence WH&S procedures
- Adherence to uniform guidelines
- Cleaning of amusement equipment

If this sounds like you:
**ATTACH YOUR RESUME,COVER LETTER AND PHOTO OF YOURSELF to apply.**

Genuine applicants only please.

Experience 9 days of fun and excitement, AND GET PAID. What are you waiting for?

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $30.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):

- Let us know below why you should be chosen? Have you read all the job description above? Are you prepared to talk on a microphone?
- Do you have a working with childrens check/blue card or willing to get one? (must be a paid version)
- Have you worked at the Show before? if so, what did you do?
- Are you good with public speaking? you will be required to talk on a microphone with other team members throughout your shift.
- Are you available over the entire show 9th August - 17th August?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 08/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 09/08/2025