Job Description
HOBAN Recruitment | Forklift Operators | $*****/hr | Temporary Contract | Melbourne About the Opportunity HOBAN Recruitment is currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join our team for a major sporting event in Melbourne CBD from October **** to March ****.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale event, supporting the movement of equipment, materials and event infrastructure throughout the build, site readiness, bump-in, live operations and bump-out phases.
You will work closely with onsite coordinators, contractors, labourers and other event personnel to ensure materials and equipment are moved safely and efficiently across the event site.
About the Role
As a Forklift Operator, your responsibilities may include:
Operating a forklift safely and efficiently across the event site
Loading, unloading and relocating equipment and materials
Moving pallets, event infrastructure, equipment and other materials
Supporting event bump-in and site setup
Assisting with the delivery and positioning of materials across designated work areas
Supporting contractors, labourers and onsite teams with material movements
Assisting with site preparation and pack-down
Supporting bump-out and dismantling activities
Conducting required pre-start and safety checks
Following site traffic management and safety procedures
Maintaining a safe and organised work environment
Reporting any equipment, safety or operational issues to supervisors
Following instructions from onsite coordinators and project management




Working effectively as part of a large event operations team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A current and valid forklift licence
Demonstrated experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, construction, logistics, events or similar environment
Experience operating safely around pedestrians and other site personnel
Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
A reliable and punctual work ethic
The ability to work effectively within a large team
Physical fitness and the ability to assist with general site duties when required
Flexibility to work across different stages of the event
Previous major event or large-scale site experience is highly desirable
Project Timeline
This is a large-scale event project with opportunities available across multiple stages:
Mid-October **** – December ****: Event setup, site preparation and bump-in
January ****: Live event operations, supporting the event throughout the event period
February **** – End of March ****: Bump-out, pack-down and site reinstatement




Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across one or multiple stages of the project, depending on operational requirements, availability and experience.
Please note that shift requirements may vary across each stage of the project, with increased workforce requirements expected during key setup and bump-out periods.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic chance to work behind the scenes of a major sporting event and gain experience in large-scale event logistics and site operations.
You will work alongside HOBAN, our client, contractors, labourers and other onsite personnel to help deliver a successful major sporting event.
Contract Details
Employer: HOBAN Recruitment
Location: Melbourne
Pay Rate: $***** per hour
Engagement: Temporary Contract
Work Environment: Major Event / Site Operations
Project Period: Mid-October **** – End of March ****
Project Stages: Bump-In / Setup / Live Event Operations / Bump-Out
Phases: Build & Readiness / Bump-In / Live Operations / Bump-Out
Licence: Current Forklift Licence Required
At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability.
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments ******/adjustmentsforadditional contact details.

📌 Event Forklift Driver (Victoria)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Victoria