Casual Venue Services Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative Council? We have multiple exciting opportunities for Casual Venue Services Officers to join our Programming and Operations team. What We Offer Casual opportunity to build on your experienceCompetitive hourly rate from $31.89 per hours plus 25% loading and 11% superannuationA great team environment About the RoleThe Venue Services Officer (internally known as Front of House Officer) carries out venue set-ups, point-of-contact and customer service for Hurstville Entertainment Centre (HEC), Georges River Council Civic Centre and Georges River Council community centres and venues for hire.In this role, some of your key accountabilities will be: Be the venue point of contact for clients and relevant stakeholders including emergency servicesOversee and monitor client events at all times whilst events are in progressProvide excellent customer service at all timesMeet clients’ requirements for venue layouts, presentations and production servicesEnsure technical requirements have been established prior to every eventEnsure the Responsible Service of Alcohol during eventsAssist in setting up events as required (furniture and AV equipment)Assist with ushering, serving in refreshment bar as required for HEC eventsProvide access to the venues for clients, staff and users and lock and alarm venues after use The successful candidate will have Certificate III in Hospitality or equivalentCurrent drivers licenceResponsible Service of Alcohol CertificationDemonstrated customer service experience and strong communication skillsAbility to work flexible hours over a 7-day availability (Monday – Sunday)An understanding of technical and production equipment for events Ability to maintain prolonged standing / walking posture throughout the day. Ability to negotiate stairs and ramps and lifting of furniture If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.If you would like further information on this role, please contact Paul Welch, Team Leader of Entertainment Centre Operations on 02 9330 9436.Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check and pre-employment medical assessment.Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position. Apply Now