Bega Valley Shire Council

Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre Venue Assistant

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an organised individual to provide day-to-day operational support and oversight for the operations of the BVCCC. 

As a Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre Venue Assistant, you will assist with all BVCCC venue enquiries and operations and develop and maintain relationships with users of the BVCCC. You will also research markets to develop and implement innovative approaches to improve or expand events and identify opportunities for additional events. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who has a Certificate III qualification relevant to the position and has demonstrated three (3) years’ ‘hands-on’ experience in all aspects of venue administration including functions, bar operations, meetings and oversight of casual staff. 

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, organisational and time management skills.
• Level of physical fitness to be able perform operational tasks including venue set up and pack down.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft office programs and venue management software.
• Additional skills, knowledge and qualifications that may be applicable to this position, such as completion of a food hygiene/handling course, higher qualifications, specialist training or work experience.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,293.14 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,333.10 per week base salary
• $153.31 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Suzannah Thorne - Property Coordinator on 02 6499 2366.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 07 May 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.