HOBAN Recruitment | Forklift Operators | $36.81/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 2026 to March 2027.

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 workplace

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 2026 – December 2026:

Event setup, site preparation and

bump-in

January 2027:

Live event operations , supporting the event throughout the event period

February 2026 – End of March 2027:

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 opportunity 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:

$36.81 per hour

Engagement:

Temporary Contract

Work Environment:

Major Event / Site Operations

Project Period:

Mid-October 2026 – End of March 2027

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 Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.

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