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 safe 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 *********th February **** for the Australian Open, with full availability from 1st – 31st January **** 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
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 secure 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
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
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 ******. 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.
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 **** (Vic).
For all enquiries regarding this role, contact ******. While we truly value your interest in our opportunities, please note that our recruiters may not be able to respond to individual LinkedIn messages.
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📌 Event & Venue Operations (Casual Roles) (Melbourne)
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