Event & Venue Operations (Casual)

Melbourne, VIC

Do you enjoy hands-on work and being part of the action behind major events?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two shifts are the same?

Do you want to enhance your career progression opportunities in the Events industry?

Then join us at Melbourne Park!

We have multiple casual roles available with weekday, weeknight, overnight and weekend shifts on offer.

ABOUT US

From global spectacles to once-in-a-lifetime performances, Melbourne Park is where sport, entertainment, culture and community come to life. We welcome millions of guests to our precinct each year, and behind every experience are our people, working together with care and at pace to create the unforgettable. Home to Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, Centrepiece and the Australian Open, we are proud to be Melbourne's world stage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to welcome Event and Venue Operations Team Members to join our team on a casual basis. In a fast-paced environment you will ensure all allocated tasks are completed on time and in a protected manner. Tasks include stage set ups; crash barrier builds; venue conversions from different sport, concert and show modes; setting out patron queuing barriers; corporate/gala dinner set ups and other challenging and often labour-intensive tasks.

If you are looking for a job with variety then look no further!

YOUR AVAILABILITY

Our thriving precinct operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work in our Event and Venue Operations Team often takes place during early mornings, late or overnight and on weekends. To be successful in this role, your availability should be aligned to these times and include being available during the peak event times between August and March each year, where you will be rostered onto shifts according to our event calendar at any one of our venues.





In addition to this we require good availability from 7th December 2026 - 10th February 2027 for the Australian Open, with full availability from 1st - 31st January 2027 for our peak period.

If you are a student looking for entry into the events industry or have experience in venue operations or roadie/loader activities, then this is the job for you!

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

- Physical fitness and strength conditioned to handle labour-intensive tasks
- Experience in using tools
- Attention and care to detail whilst consistently meeting tight deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively both individually and as part of a team at a fast pace - Must be driven by getting stuff done!
- Demonstrated understanding of health and safety principles and on the job demonstration of safe work practices especially in Safe Manual Handling
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills especially when dealing with clients and fellow team members
- Demonstrated and proven experience in Event and/or Venue Operations 'hands on' roles i.e. stagehand, rigger, AV tech, event warehousing, etc.
- Punctual and reliable
- Must hold a valid Working with Children Check and White Card, or be willing and able to obtain them

Desirable but not essential
- Forklift licence
- Knowledge, experience or qualifications in staging, audio visual, production or rigging
- Truck, EWP, and current driver's licence
- Working Safely at Heights qualification
- First Aid/CPR Certificate

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our Recruitment Process

- Assessment Centre / Group Interview
- References and Background Checks
- Selection and Offer





When applying please note that if you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend our in-person Assessment Centre on Tuesday, 13th October from approximately 5.30-8pm. Attendance at this session is mandatory to be considered for these roles.

Applications Close - Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Please Note: Applications may be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible as this ad may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via email.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at .au. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted.

Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.

Please note Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy.

Melbourne Park values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to protecting personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

For all enquiries regarding this role, contact .au. While we truly value your interest in our opportunities, please note that our recruiters may not be able to respond to individual LinkedIn messages.

📌 Event & Venue Operations (Casual Roles) (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Park
📍 Melbourne