About the role

You will serve as an ongoing subcontracted Public Safety Officer for Working Class Events, supporting the public safety requirements and prescriptions of the Place of Public Entertainment permit and the operational management of each venue. You will support public safety requirements at venues and major events around Melbourne. Age is no barrier to entry and younger applicants are encouraged to apply. Must be available to start immediately. Hours vary wildly (summer and spring are especially busy). Must have a demonstrated interest in music events, via study, work experience or work history. Event Management/Music Business students are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities
Document and provide incident reports for reportable concerns within 24 hours
Conduct pre-open checks on egress, capacities, accessibility, temporary structures, services and signage; alignment with POPE/occupancy conditions
Monitor crowd flows and trigger points, keep egress and sightlines explicit, partner with production, security and medical
Make explicit and concise radio calls, disciplined escalation, and decisive stop-work/stop-show decisions when required
Champion disability access and older-audience needs; provide queer-affirming,



LGBTIQ+-inclusive environments with needs-based, people-first, culturally-aware, solutions-focused approach
Conduct concise debriefs, corrective actions and provide photo evidence that satisfy council, venue, and insurer records
Provide permit/POPE liaison, accessibility planning, weather and heat planning, crowd-flow and queueing design, wildlife and environmental interface advice
Engage in WCE admin work between shows and bring a laptop on shift
Liaise with artists, performers, and production teams to ensure protected and compliant operations
Provide oversight of site layout changes and sponsor activations

About you
Demonstrated interest in music events and festivals through dedicated study, work experience or employment. If you don't have specific safety experience we will pay for training and mentorship for the right applicant.
Loyalty, dedication, and a desire to excel in major events
Ability to maintain safety standards and continuously revise AS and legislative standards
Available for weekends and public holidays where bookings occur
Warm, confident and personable with exceptional communication skills.
Calm under pressure.

📌 Event And Venue Safety Officer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Working Class Events
📍 Australia