About Darwin Sailing Club

Darwin Sailing Club is a respected Northern Territory sports club offering sailing, events and dining facilities to members and the wider community. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone who visits.

Employment type: All positions are full-time.

Salary: $67,510 – $75,000 per annum for all the positions, depending on experience.

Position 1: Bar Supervisor

Lead bar service during rostered shifts so members and guests receive safe, welcoming and efficient hospitality. Coordinate the team, protect the club’s liquor licence and assets, and keep the Bar Manager informed of operational issues.

Responsibiltiy:

• Lead visible, courteous service for members, guests, visiting sailors and event attendees; resolve routine complaints promptly and refer serious matters to the Bar Manager.

• Organise bar service, presentations, functions and peak periods; coordinate with the kitchen and Events Coordinator on timing, setup and service needs.

• Maintain presentation, cleanliness and readiness of the bar, service areas, glassware and equipment throughout trading and at close.

• Allocate work, brief staff on bookings and promotions, monitor service standards and adjust deployment within the approved roster and labour budget.

• Coordinate staff breaks and accurate timesheets in line with the applicable award and club procedures; report staffing gaps and seek approval for roster changes or additional hours.

• Induct, coach and train bar staff in service, product knowledge, cash handling, safe work and responsible service of alcohol; give timely feedback and refer formal performance or disciplinary matters to the Bar Manager.

• Lead opening, shift handover and closing checks, including keys, alarms and securing premises where authorised.

• Apply the club’s liquor licence conditions, Northern Territory liquor laws and responsible service of alcohol procedures, including age verification, refusal of service, intoxication management and safe patron conduct.

• Follow club authority requirements for member and guest access and records; ensure required incident, RSA and other venue records are completed and escalate matters requiring manager or regulator action.

• Respond to incidents and emergencies under club procedures; arrange assistance when needed, preserve factual records and notify the Bar Manager or General Manager promptly.

• Identify and report hazards, faulty equipment, security concerns and maintenance needs; apply work health and safety, manual handling, cleaning and applicable food safety procedures.

• Check deliveries against orders, record discrepancies, rotate and store stock safely, and assist with stock counts, wastage records, ordering and stock control within delegated authority.

• Oversee point of sale accuracy, cash and electronic payment handling, till reconciliation and daily takings reports; investigate and promptly report variances under club procedure.

• Provide concise shift handovers covering trade, staffing, incidents, stock, maintenance and upcoming events; contribute to operational meetings and reports as requested.

• Work within approved budgets, procedures and delegations. Refer major complaints, disciplinary decisions, licence matters, expenditure outside delegation and material operational changes to the Bar Manager or General Manager.

• Maintain a valid RSA qualification as required in the Northern Territory and the skills needed to supervise a licensed bar. Be available for rostered evenings, weekends, public holidays and club events, subject to employment arrangements.

Position 2: Events & Marketing Coordinator

Responsibiltiy:

• Meet with members, customers,



businesses and community groups to understand event objectives, attendance, budgets, dates, access needs and service requirements; outline suitable venue and package options.

• Prepare proposals, quotes, booking confirmations, event plans and run sheets within approved pricing and delegations; coordinate room and equipment hire, catering, beverages, seating, signage, audiovisual requirements and external services.

• Manage reservations for events and daily bookings, including accurate entries in the booking system, deposits, changes and clear communication of arrangements to the relevant teams.

• Coordinate sailing presentations, member activities, private functions, corporate bookings and community events, from planning and setup through service, pack-down and post-event review.

• Brief staff and suppliers on timings, responsibilities and client needs; monitor event delivery, resolve routine issues and escalate material changes or complaints to the General Manager.

• Act as the main contact for event clients and respond to enquiries, phone calls and emails professionally and promptly.

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community partners, sponsors, members and suppliers to support event success and repeat bookings.

• Collect client feedback, identify improvements to the event experience and help maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for members and visitors.

• Assist with event promotion, including drafting and scheduling approved content for the club’s website, email and social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram.

• Prepare clear event information and work with relevant teams to ensure published dates, prices, booking links and service details are accurate.

• Use basic content tools such as Canva where appropriate and engage with online enquiries in line with club procedures.

• Coordinate supplier quotes, agreed charges, deposits and event costs; track performance against approved budgets and seek approval before committing expenditure outside delegation.

• Provide accurate event details for invoicing and payment follow-up; maintain booking records, client correspondence and supplier documentation.

• Report attendance, revenue, costs, feedback and operational issues after events and recommend practical improvements.

• Plan events within venue capacity and applicable liquor licence, food safety, accessibility, work health and safety and emergency requirements; coordinate with the responsible club managers.

• Identify event risks, including weather, outdoor areas, contractors and waterside activities where relevant; obtain required approvals and escalate incidents promptly.

• Coordinate hospitality requirements with the Bar Manager; alcohol service and RSA supervision remain with authorised bar staff. Maintain a current RSA certificate if personally selling, serving or supplying alcohol.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in event coordination, hospitality and customer service, including client liaison, suppliers, schedules and event budgets.

Position 3: Hospitality Worker:

Responsibilities

·Greet members, guests and visitors warmly, take drink and food orders, and provide prompt, friendly service at the bar, on the deck and in function areas.

·Prepare, mix and serve beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to club standards.





·Prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot drinks, including selecting and grinding coffee, during service and events.

·Serve light snacks and bar food, and give accurate information on drinks, menu items, allergens, specials and member offers.

·Collect payment for sales, process cash and card transactions accurately on the POS system, and assist with till counts at close.

·Promote club products, specials and upcoming sailing and social events to members and guests.

·Tap kegs, change and attach beer and post-mix supply lines, and report faults with the cellar or dispensing system to the Bar Supervisor.

·Replenish drink dispensers, shelves, refrigerators, ice and bar consumables; help receive deliveries, check them against orders and rotate stock.

·Wash glassware, arrange bottles and glasses, and clean and maintain the bar, coffee-making area and espresso machine.

·Collect glasses and transparent, wipe and reset tables, the deck and outdoor areas throughout the shift.

·Help set up, serve and pack down for sailing presentations, regattas, functions and club events, working with the kitchen and Events Coordinator.

·Complete opening, shift and closing checklists, including waste removal and back-of-house cleaning.

·Apply responsible service of alcohol under the club’s liquor licence and Northern Territory liquor laws, including checking ID, refusing service when required, and reporting incidents to the Bar Supervisor.

·Follow food safety, hygiene and work health and safety procedures, and report hazards, faulty equipment and security concerns promptly.

Requirements

·Ability to work quickly and accurately, and stay calm and friendly during busy trading periods and club events.

·Availability for rostered evenings, weekends, public holidays and club events.

·Reliable, punctual and a clear communicator who works well in a team.

Position 4: Gardener

Responsibilities:

·Preparing and maintaining garden beds and growing sites

·Propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs

·Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf

·Maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing

·Pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices

·Preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction

·Setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures

·Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas ponds, barbecues and garden furniture

·Examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment

·Lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws

·Spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

·Installing and maintaining reticulation for lawned areas and garden beds

Skill:

·Working knowledge of all aspects of Darwin Sailing Club operations, grounds and equipment

·Ability to liaise with and manage contractors on-site

·Ability to cost and time effectively manage annual calendars of regular gardening

·Ability to supervise others in the delivery of prescribed duties

·Proficiency in general equipment repairs, maintenance and handyman tasks

·A standard of physical fitness commensurate with the demands of the position

·Working knowledge of relevant NT legislation as it applies to work health and safety

·Ability to manage personal time and the workflow of others to deliver a consistently high standard of work in flexible operating environments

·The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team

·Ability to deliver prescribed outcomes in an unsupervised environment.

📌 Bar Supervisor; Events & Marketing Coordinator; Hospitality Worker; Gardener (Northern Territory)
🏢 Darwin Sailing Club
📍 Northern Territory