Blacktown City Council

Venue Experience Assistant BISP – Casual

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are excited to have opened our new Blacktown Exercise Sport and Technology Hub (BEST). This transformational project includes a state-of-the-art centre for health, education, and sport, as well as The Lodge hotel and a brand new Physical Literacy space for the community. BEST complements the existing facilities within the sports park which house sports such as AFL, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Athletics. 

This casual role will provide an opportunity for candidates to work with our Venue Experience Supervisor and support the daily operations at BISP. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the Sports Park and facilitate a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors at the precinct. This role requires your availability for weekends, and some evening hours.

Some of the duties include:

• support the effective deployment and use of resources for commercial tenants, accommodation guests, hirers and the general public, as directed
• liaise with the Venue Experience Supervisor and other members of staff to ensure that all bookings and activities are effectively managed as set out in the centralised booking system
• assist in the capacity of concierge as directed to support the movement of commercial tenants, accommodation guests, hirers and the general public through the Sportspark.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Minimum Certificate III in a related field
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience in a similar environment including sporting, leisure, education medical or community facilities
• Current Working with Children Check valid for paid work.

Desirable:

• Current class C driver's licence  
• Attainment of a Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• ASCS level 1 and above or, completion of a sport and exercise science undergraduate degree
• Experience and knowledge within hospitality operations including hotels and catering
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Experience and knowledge of water testing procedures
• Experience of Priava venue and event management software
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Experience in working within a team environment and as a ‘self-starter’
• Intermediate computer skills.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $35.8211 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• Casual working hours 
• Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 21 February 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Lillian Ong on 0429 792 419

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