Venue Duty Manager
Sam Kerr Football Centre
Casual Opportunity | Pathway to permanent Employment
About us
At Football West, we're driven by passion for making football accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for everyone.
Following the excitement and legacy of the recent AFC Women's Asian Cup ****, and the continued growth of the Sam Kerr Football Centre, there's never been a better
time to join our team.
As WA's sole governing body for football, we bring the game to life for over 230,000 participants across parks, pitches, and indoor centres.
About Sam Kerr Football Centre
The Sam Kerr Football Centre is the Home of Football in Western Australia.
This state of the art training facility will host a wide range of events from a community level through to a high-performance.
It also acts as the Administration base for Football West.
Your role
As Venue Duty Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day venue operations and event delivery, ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of customer service.
You will lead venue staff during shifts, coordinate venue activities, support event operations, and act as the key operational decision-maker on duty.
No two days will be the same, with responsibilities ranging from event delivery and hospitality operations through to staff leadership, stakeholder engagement, and venue presentation.
What you'll be doing:
Lead venue operations during event and non-event days
Supervise and support venue staff and contractors
Deliver exceptional customer and stakeholder experiences
Coordinate venue setups and operational requirements
Manage operational issues and customer enquiries professionally
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
Support food and beverage operations, stock control, and venue efficiencies
Act as the senior operational lead while on shift.
About you




You are an experienced venue, hospitality, events, or operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading people.
You'll bring:
You are an experienced venue, hospitality, events, or operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading people
.
Experience in venue, hospitality, events, or operational leadership
Solid customer service and stakeholder management skills
Confidence leading teams and supervising staff
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
A proactive, hands-on approach and solid attention to detail
Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends is essential
What you'll need
Current Driver's License
Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Eligibility to work in Australia
Approved Manager accreditation (or ability to obtain)
Food Safety Supervisor certification (or ability to obtain)
Why join us?
When you become part of Football West, you're joining a dynamic team of passionate professionals who are shaping the future of football in WA.
Here's what you'll enjoy:
Work at Western Australia's premier football facility
Be part of a growing and energetic venue operation
Diverse and exciting events environment
Supportive team culture
Opportunity for casual employment to transition into a permanent role
Versatile roster across weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Our Commitment
At Football West, diversity is our strength.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed, regardless of ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds.
We always encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities to join out team

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