Malvern Town Hall, Cnr High Street and Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Events, Arts and Cultural Services
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
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Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional service and enjoy being part of a team that contributes to vibrant, welcoming community spaces? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re on the lookout for two proactive and community-minded individuals to join our friendly and dedicated Venues & Facilities team as Casual Venue Officers. In these hands-on roles, you’ll play an important part in the smooth running of Council-managed venues – from town halls and community centres to function spaces and meeting rooms. You’ll help ensure these spaces are not only well-presented and efficiently operated but also welcoming, inclusive, and ready to meet the needs of a wide range of users. Whether it's assisting a local community group, supporting a private function, or helping with set-up and pack-down, your work will help bring people together and support meaningful community experiences.
In this role, you will:
Be part of a collaborative and responsive team, bringing a can-do attitude and a willingness to grow and support others.
Help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of Council’s venues and facilities.
Provide essential support to the Venues & Facilities Unit, contributing to continuous service improvement and a vibrant community experience.
Maintain high presentation standards across all venues, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for internal and external hirers.
In return for your dedication and hard work, you'll be offered an hourly rate of $44.99 providing you with a competitive rate of pay for the flexibility and benefits of casual work.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring:
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, ages and abilities.
Solid administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to meet targets, solve problems and stay calm under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues, community members and stakeholders.
A self-motivated, adaptable approach to work, with a commitment to contributing to a positive team culture.
Relevant experience in hospitality or local government is highly regarded.
You’ll also need (or be willing to obtain before starting):
RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol)
Level 2 First Aid & CPR
Food Handling Certificate
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Elliott Bishop - Venues Team Leader on ebishop@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.
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