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 from 8 hours p/w to 20 hours+ (summer and spring are especially busy and winter is limited).

This job is not full time in nature, but you may do a full time week a few times a year. Ideally this role would support someone who already has work a few days per week, and or works freelance.

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 clear, partner with production, security and medical

Make clear 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.

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