Venue Operations Assistant
- Whittlesea, VIC
- Permanent
- Part-time
Band 4
Salary $78,016.48 (Pro-Rata) + Super + Flexible WorkingAbout Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.The Role
Bring events to life at PRACC (Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre), delivering creative and community programs that inspire, entertain and connect people. As Venue Operations Assistant, you will help keep our event spaces running smoothly by preparing venues, equipment and resources to meet each event’s needs.Your work will include setting up and resetting spaces, coordinating changeovers, monitoring stock, assisting with ticket sales and promotions, and providing professional customer service to clients, patrons, contractors and suppliers. You will work across PRACC’s operations, building your knowledge of venue functions and helping to improve service delivery.This role works 23 hours a week based on a roster system, working within PRACC’s ordinary hours of 7am to 12am, Monday to Sunday, with additional hours available during busy event periods.About you
You have hands on experience in events, hospitality or venue operations and are confident working in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. You can balance multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing event needs and maintain a high standard of presentation and service.You will thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, work well in a team, and take pride in delivering memorable experiences for venue users and audiences.Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Vanessa Lacock-Smith, Venue Operations Coordinator on 9217 2317To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 14 September 2025Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.