Working closely with the Chairman & Committee, you will help create a professional, welcoming and well-organised experience for industry participants, officials, volunteers, colleagues and race day patrons.The position supports the planning, administration and in office delivery of minor and major race days, membership and sponsorship support and event coordination.With options for either Casual or permanent part time, this role is flexible and can be tailored to the right candidate. You must be fully available during December and January to be considered for this role.

Key responsibilities

- Administration and records: Prepare and maintain invitations, spreadsheets, presentations, marquee holder details, awards, sales and operational records.

- Customer service and sales: Support public-facing activity, sales transactions, cash handling, EFTPOS and point-of-sale operations.

- Provide support: Provide clear, timely and professional communication to stakeholders, including sponsors, marquee holders, volunteers, officials, contractors and members of the public.

- Team coordination: Work collaboratively with volunteers and race day staff and, when required, coordinate priorities.

- Event planning and readiness: Support timelines, run sheets, marquee holder communications, briefings and readiness checks.

What you will bring

- Relevant administration experience.

- Strong organisation and multitasking skills, with the ability to respond calmly to changing priorities in a busy live-event environment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, phone etiquette and customer service capability.





- Confidence working independently and collaboratively, including under pressure.
Cash handling, EFTPOS or point-of-sale experience.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, and confidence using MYOB or similar accounting systems, ticketing or POS systems.

- A proactive, practical and resourceful approach, sound judgement about when to escalate issues, and a positive can-do attitude.

Highly regarded

- Relevant experience or qualification in event management, venue operations, and administration.

- Experience working in a fast-paced public event environment.

- Confidence supporting a range of stakeholders, including sponsors, marquee holders, volunteers, officials, contractors and members of the public.

- A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to assist with both administrative and practical event delivery tasks.

About us

The Devonport Racing club is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Tasmanian Racing since1902. We host 12-16 race meetings per year on average, including the Devonport Cup which has over 5,000 patrons in attendance. Our site also includes a 7-day trading hospitality venue which is currently leased.

How to Apply

Please upload one document that combines your resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the following:

- Why are you interested in this role?

- What relevant administration experience would you bring?

- What event industry knowledge or experience is relevant to this role?

- What event coordination experience have you had?

Applications close 25th November at 5pm.

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📌 Adminstration Assistant (Spreyton)
🏢 Devonport Racing Club
📍 Spreyton