Venue Coordinator

**Venue Coordinator**

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Venue Coordinator (Events) to deliver events across Museums Victoria's various venues.
- Predominantly based at the Royal Exhibition Building, in addition to occasional work across Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks.
- Work alongside clients to deliver some of Victoria's largest events.
- An opportunity to work in a world-heritage listed venue across a highly varied events calendar.

**ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA**:
Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)-where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**:
The primary responsibility of the Venue Coordinator is to provide high quality venue & events expertise by facilitating the safe and effective installation, execution and de-installation of client-lead events, in addition to working across numerous departments in the delivery of internal stakeholder events.

Working alongside the wider Venues & Events team team, key duties of this role include:

- Coordinate and implement event-specific documentation, including floor plans, event orders, and operational procedures.
- Monitor venue activity to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, including emergency response duties.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and visitors, resolving operational issues efficiently while maintaining safety and service standards.
- Maintain the venue's condition by overseeing usage and performing basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Manage event-related services such as parking, audiovisual setup, waste management, and equipment hire during event periods.
- Deliver consistent and professional client service throughout the event lifecycle, fostering positive client relationships.
- Ensure all operations comply with Museums Victoria's policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, with a strong focus on health and safety.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Proven experience in event venue operations, with a solid understanding of building codes, fire safety, risk management, Occupational Health and Safety, and liquor licensing requirements.
- Confidence in interpreting and implementing plans for large-scale events in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a close-knit team and consistently deliver outstanding customer service.
- A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement of systems and processes.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently across multiple business units.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check (successful applicants will need to cover this cost).

**OTHER INFORMATION**

This is a casual position. The hourly rate is VPS2.2 - $41.64 per hour (including casual loading) plus statutory superannuation.

**HOW TO APPLY?**

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select "All Jobs" and click on the link for this job's listing.
- Your Cover Letter
- Your Resume
- A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document)

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10th July 2025 (11:59pm)