Events Staff

About the position

The role involves aiding in setting up various venues for a variety of events, such as festivals, concerts, family fun days, and trade shows. Duties may encompass managing kiosks or merchandise stands, ushering guests, ticket checking, and assisting with general event setup. Additionally, there may be tasks related to setting up stage, lighting, and sound equipment. Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout an event is a key aspect of the role.

Council has committed to delivering the following festivals, which the Events Staff may be required to be available. 

• 9 September – Nostalgia Festival
• 1 November – Blue Heeler Film Festival
• 2 November – Denman Wine, Food and Film Affair
• 31 December – New Years Eve
• 9 March – Rock’n the Brook

Please note availability may be required on other dates. 

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development. 

About you

• School Certificate or equivalent required
• Experience in prior customer service preferred, but not essential
• Must be able to stay calm in stressful, fast-paced situations
• Experience dealing effectively with conflict

We offer

• Casual positions available, hours are on a needed basis only. Flexibility with working hours including evenings and weekends.
• Hourly rate from $35.7246 to $36.8707 (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Stephen Wright, Tourism and Events Coordinator on 0490 200 679. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 20 September 2024. 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)