Function Attendant

BRING YOUR HOSPITALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS TO THE TEAM THAT ASSISTS CITY HALL

About the position

The Function Attendant position will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of customer service in the setting up, running and cleaning up of events held at City Hall.

This position will work under limited direction.

• The base wage rate for this position is $646.48 gross per week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Temporary Part time position until 4 October 2026, with the following work pattern:
• Monday 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday 12:30pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday 12:30pm - 6:00pm
• Thursday 11:00am - 4:00pm
• The position is based at City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• A supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
2. Excellent customer service skill with the ability to understand directions, communicate effectively, and provide accurate and timely assistance in a helpful and supportive manner.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan own work within established guidelines and procedures.
4. Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
5. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to accommodate changes in schedules.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform a range of hospitality and function service tasks.
7. Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel with a willingness to learn Council booking systems.
8. Understanding of and commitment to Council's Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Your current resume.
2. A one page cover letter explaining your suitability for, and interest in, the position.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Alison McRae - Coordinator Civic Precinct - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Thursday, 16 October 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.