Venue & Events Duty Officer

• Salary Range Band 4 $45.73 - $48.72 per hour inclusive of casual loading, 11.5% Super
• Located in and around the City of Port Phillip
• 3 x Casual positions available

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Casual Venue & Events Duty Officer vacancies now exist in the Venue Management team. These positions assist with the efficient operation of Council’s venues including halls, meeting rooms and servicing events in venues across the municipality. 

Your excellent communication, organisational and strong problem-solving skills will be key to ensure you succeed in this position. 

Successful applicants must be available to work weekdays, after hours, weekends and public holidays. Shifts rostered monthly with no set guaranteed hours. 

A requirement of this role is to be the onsite Emergency Warden for all rostered shifts. Applicants need not apply if they are uncomfortable with this directive.

Duties:

• Act as Emergency Warden whilst on duty for meetings & events in Council venues
• Physical set up and pack down of council venue bookable spaces
• Support hirers with the use of council audio visual, sound and lighting equipment
• Service of catering and beverages in line with relevant legislation and Council Policies
• Liaise with Council Cleaning and Security contractors regarding event requirements
• Ensure all facilities and resources are used and maintained correctly and any damages are reported

Skills and Experience 

• An assertive aptitude and be comfortable working autonomously and confident taking charge in varied situations
• Current Full Victorian Drivers Licence
• Working with Children’s Check
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Previous Audio Visual, Sound and Lighting experience
• Knowledge of Security management for venues
• Experience in applying correct manual handling techniques and the ability to lift heavy equipment
• Elevated Work Platform (under 11 meters)

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

What’s in it for you 

• A knowledgeable and supportive team, so you feel comfortable and confident
• 2 week induction program, followed by 2 weeks of practical coaching and training
• Great opportunities to develop and career progression within your team or across council after 12 months
• Study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year and 6 hours per week study leave for approved learning
• An active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ability to salary sacrifice new technology, superannuation and vehicles
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments. 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of the right to work in Australia,
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check

How to Apply

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, work experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You got this! 

Please submit:

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter expressing why you are interested & suitable for the role and response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD) no longer than 2 pages.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Lisa Fiore, Venue Operations Officer on phone 0414 506 006 or via email Lisa.Fiore@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 30 July 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au