City of Perth

Venue Officer

• Various positions available - Part-time (0.5 FTE) permanent and casual
• $69,590 per annum pro rata, plus super (permanent) or $44.61 per hour (casual)
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Venue Officer at the City of Perth Town Hall, you'll be at the heart of vibrant events, working with customers to bring their visions to life. You’ll play a key role in supporting events and delivering production, technical, and venue services, all while offering exceptional customer service. Every day will be a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences and contribute to the success of Perth’s events.

Reporting to the Supervisor Town Hall within our City Culture team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Meet with potential customers who wish to view the venue as required and provide information and advice on the venue, equipment, technical systems and services provided;
• Set up and operate venue technical systems during events;
• Monitor and maintain compliance of hire conditions and licensing requirements, including adherence to liquor licensing laws, during events to maintain safety and legal standards; and
• Ensure the building’s presentation, cleanliness, and accessibility are maintained to a high standard before, during and after events, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors and compliance with accessibility regulations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience learning and operating a technical system;
• Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
• Strong customer service skills with experience responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner; and
• Good time management skills with ability to manage a variety of tasks as required.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Thursday, 5 December 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.