Some people love the big idea. Others love making sure every single detail behind it actually happens.

This role needs both.

We’re partnering with one of Melbourne’s most iconic arts and cultural organisations to find an experienced Head of Venue who can take real ownership of a high-profile Southbank venue and everything that goes into making it work brilliantly.

This is a role for someone who loves events, understands venue operations and genuinely enjoys being at the centre of lots of moving parts.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Customer Experience & Commercial, helping shape how the venue operates and evolves, while personally making sure events are planned properly, information gets where it needs to go and nothing falls through the cracks.

There isn’t a big team underneath you. You’ll have support from production, technical and other internal teams, but this is very much a hands-on role for someone who likes owning the detail .

Head of Venue | Southbank

Southbank, Melbourne | Full-time permanent | Onsite | $105,000 + 12% super

Some people love the big idea. Others love making sure every single detail behind it actually happens.

This role needs both.

We’re partnering with one of Melbourne’s most iconic arts and cultural organisations to find an experienced Head of Venue who can take real ownership of a high-profile Southbank venue and everything that goes into making it work brilliantly.

This is a role for someone who loves events, understands venue operations and genuinely enjoys being at the centre of lots of moving parts.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Customer Experience & Commercial,



helping shape how the venue operates and evolves, while personally making sure events are planned properly, information gets where it needs to go and nothing falls through the cracks.

There isn’t a big team underneath you. You’ll have support from production, technical and other internal teams, but this is very much a hands-on role for someone who likes owning the detail .

What you’ll be doing

You’ll sit at the intersection of venue operations, event delivery and internal coordination.

That will include:

- Owning the planning and delivery of events and activations from start to finish
- Coordinating clients, production, technical teams, suppliers, catering and internal stakeholders
- Preparing detailed event information, run sheets, schedules and documentation
- Making sure requirements are communicated clearly across multiple teams
- Managing venue bookings and ensuring spaces are used effectively
- Being a key point of contact for internal teams using the venue
- Building robust relationships across the organisation and providing genuinely great internal service
- Managing suppliers and external partners involved in venue and event delivery
- Staying close to budgets, costs and the commercial side of venue activity
- Identifying practical opportunities to improve how the venue is used and how events are delivered
- Being onsite when required and calmly solving the inevitable things that come up in live environments

There is still a commercial element to the role. You’ll need to understand what makes an event commercially viable, recognise opportunities and be comfortable discussing venue hire and pricing.

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📌 Head of Venue (Melbourne)
🏢 Kindtide
📍 Melbourne