Highpoint Shopping Centre, Level 2, Shop 2543A/200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia

Job Description

Be yourself at Strike Bowling, Highpoint
Love, Funlab.

Welcome to Funlab - the world’s premier creator of competitive socialising experiences and the first B Corp-certified company in our industry. That means we’re responsible about using fun for good – creating epic experiences while making a positive impact on our people, our communities, and the planet.

Now, we’re on the lookout for an Assistant Venue Manager to join the team at Strike Bowling at Highpoint Shopping Centre , in Maribyrnong – someone who’s passionate about people, driven by fun, and ready to create unforgettable experiences.

What is Strike Bowling all about?

Strike Bowling in Highpoint is no ordinary bowling alley! Located in the vibrant Highpoint Shopping Centre, it features 10 bowling lanes, a laser tag arena, pool tables, karaoke rooms and escape rooms! With a variety of activities plus gourmet food and cocktails, it is a great spot for a night out, or a day out. Perfect for adults and kids combined, Strike Highpoint has no boredom on site.

And who are Funlab?

With eight fun‑inducing brands, 50+ venues across Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and North America, and over 2,000 incredible Motherfunners, we’ve been crafting joy, banter, and unforgettable moments since 2001.

Every day at Funlab is different and we love it that way. We’re all about creating a kind, safe, and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, grow and have a blast while doing it.





Why Work with Us?

- Advance your career with a powerhouse in the entertainment industry
- Personalised development tailored to you, plus the chance to learn from some of the best in the biz
- A people‑first culture that prioritises upskilling, growth, and setting our team up for success
- Extra time off! Enjoy four additional paid leave days just for you
- Focus on wellbeing and mental health support; partnership with Headspace, EAP access, inclusiveness initiatives, Pride, women and neurodiversity employee network groups as well as access to gender‑affirmation leave
- Play on us! Enjoy free activities for yourself and a pal across all Funlab brands – because work should come with perks!

What You’ll Do

- Lead with Energy: Be a hands‑on, guest‑focused leader who motivates your team to create unforgettable experiences
- Boost Revenue: Run amazing shifts and drive up‑ and cross‑selling to enhance the guest experience and go the extra mile to wow our guests
- Create WOW Spaces: Transform our venue into the ultimate FUN destination
- Support Your Team: Inspire and coach a high‑energy team of customer service, bartender and function host pros
- Handle Operations:



Take on front‑of‑house & back‑of‑house portfolios like rosters, training, P&L; management, forecasting, and more
- Cultivate Culture: Build a collaborative, inclusive vibe that makes coming to work exciting
- Grow and Shine: Develop your skills and those of your team while mastering all aspects of a bustling entertainment venue

*As we are a seven day a week business, you must be available to work nights and weekends*

What You’ve Got

- Minimum 1 year people management experience
- A valid RSA and Working with Children Check
- Availability to work nights and weekends
- An obsession with providing the best guest experiences
- Experience in driving revenues on shift
- Proactive, with a sense of urgency and a positive can‑do attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well‑organised planner who works well under timeline pressures and tackling multiple priorities
- Capable problem‑solver with thinking on your feet
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with different stakeholders
- A desire to show off what you’ve got and what heights you can take the business

Keen?
If you’re curious to explore, energetic about guests, and earnestly working for our fun‑loving communities, Funlab is the place for you – and you’re the Motherfunner for us!

We hire for attitude, not skills.

Highpoint Shopping Centre, Level 2, Shop 2543A/200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia

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📌 Assistant Venue Manager | Strike Bowling Highpoint (Melbourne)
🏢 Funlab
📍 Melbourne