Job Description

Poker Tournament Director / Host

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Australian Poker League (APL)

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Love entertainment, hosting events, or poker nights with friends? We're looking for confident, reliable people to run social poker tournaments at local pubs and clubs across the region.

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No professional poker experience required — full training and ongoing support provided. If you're outgoing, organised, and willing to learn, we can teach you the rest.

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About the Role

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As an APL Tournament Director (TD), you'll host fun and professional poker events in licensed venues. The games are player-dealt, meaning your role is focused on:

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- Hosting and running the tournament
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- Managing registrations and payouts
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- Explaining rules and assisting players
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- Keeping the game flowing smoothly
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- Creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere
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This is a flexible independent contractor role, ideal for someone looking for evening work with great earning potential.

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What We Offer

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- $167–$187+ per event (typically 4–6 hours)
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- Paid training and ongoing support
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- Equipment provided (excluding laptop)
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- Flexible evening work
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- Opportunities for additional shifts and venue coverage
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- A fun, social work environment
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Contractor Information

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Please note this is an independent contractor position, not an employee role.

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- Contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations
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- Pay rates are inclusive of superannuation
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- An ABN is required prior to payment (free and easy to obtain)
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What We're Looking For

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- Confident and outgoing personality
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- Reliable and punctual
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- Solid communication and customer service skills
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- Comfortable managing groups of people
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- Willingness to learn poker rules and procedures
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- Basic computer skills
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- Own laptop and reliable transport
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Preferred but Not Essential

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- Knowledge of Texas Hold'em poker
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- Hospitality, gaming, sports referee, security work or events experience
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- Experience handling conflict or customer issues
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Requirements

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- Availability for evening/night work – Wednesdays and Thursdays
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- Must be comfortable working in licensed venues
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- Must be 18 years of age or older
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- Must have Australian work rights
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Current Vacancies

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- Sunday to Saturday night various shifts available
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