Venues Officer

**Altona location, close to public transport**:

- **Enjoy the flexibility of this Casual position**:

- **Hourly rate of $38.67 including casual loading**

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

**The opportunity**

This is an exciting opportunity for energetic and motivated individuals seeking a diverse role that includes event supervision, cleaning, setup and pack-down, technical support, front-of-house duties, and reporting. Working as part of a professional and friendly team, this role collaborates with clients and contractors to deliver civic, cultural, corporate, and community events. This position is highly customer-focused and involves flexible hours based on venue bookings, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services and experiences for Hobsons Bay’s diverse cultural venues, including Altona Theatre, Williamstown Town Hall, Old Laverton School, and Williamstown Mechanics Institute.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Ensuring cultural venues are clean, secure, and well-presented before, during, and after events.
- Setting up and packing down equipment and spaces for a variety of functions, including civic, cultural, and corporate events.
- Monitoring venue use to ensure compliance with Council policies and assisting clients and contractors during events.
- Providing technical support, front-of-house services, and refreshment delivery as required.
- Reporting maintenance issues, completing function reports, and maintaining accurate booking records.
- Collaborating with internal teams and engaging with community members to deliver high-quality venue experiences across Hobsons Bay.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to meet client expectations and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Practical knowledge of venue operations, including cleaning, manual handling, and setting up audio-visual equipment.
- Solid understanding of public venue safety requirements and safe work practices.
- Proven ability to work independently and in teams, manage time efficiently, and build positive relationships with staff and facility users.
- A maximum 2-page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
- A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications

Applications will be accepted until **11:30pm on 12**th** October 2025**

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**What we can offer**
- Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
- Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us